US Popularity:11623
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
With Hebrew origins, Janis is a feminine name meaning “God is gracious.” Janis is a unique take on the traditional Jane for girls. For boys, Janis is similar to the Greek name Yannis, which translates to John in English. If you’re looking for a trendy European-esque name that can be used for both genders, Janis is a great choice.
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Famous People Named Janis

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  • Janis Joplin
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Janis Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Janis is currently #11623 in U.S. births
Boy:Janis is currently #11374 in U.S. births
Girl:Janis is currently #9229 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#9229
in 2023
+ 759
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 165, 315

  • Name Doctor, Janis

  • Behind the Name, Janis, January 2019

  • Behind the Name, Janice, November 2019

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