Janiki Małe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Hanswalde.
The place is now called Janiki Małe and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Hanswalde | German Empire | Mohrungen | 1939 |
| Janiki Małe | Under Polish administration | Morąg | 1945 |
| Janiki Małe | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |