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Janeth

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Pronounced A-neht /ˈɟ͡ʝa.net/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is graciousMedium

In 30 seconds: Janeth is a Spanish form related to Jane, ultimately meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Eastern African
MeaningYahweh is gracious
U.S. rank (2025)#4399 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,792

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319152025

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

Janeth is a Spanish-styled spelling within the Jane and Janet family, names that trace back through John to a Hebrew phrase meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The added -th gives the name a distinctly Latin American look. It carries the same gracious, devotional meaning as its English relatives.

Forms such as Yanet and Yaneth show how the name is spelled phonetically in Spanish. Bearers include Brazilian WNBA Hall of Famer Janeth Arcain and Kenyan world champion runner Janeth Jepkosgei, marking its use across continents.

Did you know? Janeth is a spelling variant of Janet, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Yahweh is gracious' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Janeth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YanetYanethShavonShavonneJone

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Janeth Arcain (1969–present)
    Brazilian WNBA basketball player and Hall of Famer.
  • ★Janeth Jepkosgei (1983–present)
    Kenyan 800m runner, 2007 world champion.

If you like Janeth…

Janet— The English source name Janeth elaborates, sharing the 'Yahweh is gracious' meaning.
Jane— The root name of the family Janeth belongs to.
Juana— The Spanish feminine of John, sharing Janeth's 'Yahweh is gracious' origin.
Lizeth— shares the -th ending
Arleth— echoes that soft -th sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janeth mean?

Janeth is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is gracious' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Janeth?

It's commonly said A-neht /ˈɟ͡ʝa.net/.

Is Janeth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Janeth is used as a girl name.

How popular is Janeth?

In 2024, Janeth ranked #2697 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.

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