US Popularity:12623
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 #3168 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Janis is currently #2623 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Janis is currently #12623 in U.S. births
Boy:Janis is currently #29082 in U.S. births
Girl:Janis is currently #17155 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#17155
in 2022
- 262
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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