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Janelis

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Pronounced hah-NEH-lees /hɑˈnɛ.lis/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Latina coinage extending Janel/Janelle (a form of Jane, 'God is gracious') with the fashionable -is/-lis ending seen in Yarelis and Jarielys. Route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Latina coinage: Janelis extends Janelle with an -is ending, near 'God is gracious' (said 'hah-NEH-lees'). Route is layered, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA Spanish/Latina coinage extending Janel/Janelle (a form of Jane, 'God is gracious') with the fashionable -is/-lis ending seen in Yarelis and Jarielys. Route is layered.
U.S. rank (2024)#10587 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 345

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janelis extends Janel/Janelle ('God is gracious') with an -is ending popular in Latina naming. As a coinage its route is layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. and vivid at heart (said 'hah-NEH-lees').

It appears only recently and rarely, mostly in Latina families. Rare, bright, and modern.

Did you know? Janelis is a Latina spin on Janelle (from Jane, 'God is gracious'), finished with the trendy -lis ending of names like Yarelis — a bright, current name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'hah-NEH-lees').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Janelis — Janelle + -lis Latina coinage; layered

Variations

YanelisJanelysJanellis

Nicknames

JaneNeli

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If you like Janelis…

Yarelis— a like -lis Latina name
Janelle— the root it grows from
Yanelis— a near-twin in sound
Maribel— a like bright Latina pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janelis mean?

Janelis extends Janelle (from Jane, 'God is gracious') with an -is ending. The route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Janelis?

It's said hah-NEH-lees /hɑˈnɛ.lis/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janelis a boy or girl name?

Janelis is a girl's name.

How popular is Janelis?

Janelis is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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