US Popularity:11651
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
With Hebrew origins, Janis is a gender-neutral 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 Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Janis is currently #4746 on The Bump
Boy:Janis is currently #3186 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Janis is currently #2641 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Janis is currently #11651 in U.S. births
Boy:Janis is currently #25218 in U.S. births
Girl:Janis is currently #16080 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#16080
in 2023
+ 1087
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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