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Janella

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Pronounced juh-NEL-ah /dʒəˈnɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: An elaboration of Janelle/Jane — a feminine of John, from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Janella elaborates Janelle/Jane. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'juh-NEL-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningAn elaboration of Janelle/Jane — a feminine of John, from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2024)#7040 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Janella is an elaboration of Janelle/Jane — a feminine of John, from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'. A lyrical, classic name (popular in the Philippines; said 'juh-NEL-ah'; nickname Nella).

In the U.S. and the Philippines it appears as an elaboration. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jane is a feminine of John, 'God is gracious' — Janella is a lyrical elaboration of Janelle, classic and warm (said 'juh-NEL-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Janella — elaboration of Janelle

Variations

JanelleJanelaJenella

Nicknames

Nella

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Janel— a kin Jan- girls' name

Jaela— echoes that soft -la sound

Mikaela— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janella mean?

Janella elaborates Janelle/Jane — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Janella?

It's said juh-NEL-ah /dʒəˈnɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Janella a boy or girl name?

Janella is a girl's name.

How popular is Janella?

Janella is a rare name in the U.S.