Janis

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Pronounced JAN-iss /ˈdʒæn.ɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Janice — an elaboration of Jane, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Janis spells Janice. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningA spelling of Janice — an elaboration of Jane, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2024)#9163 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 48,830

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

Janis is a spelling of Janice — an elaboration of Jane, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A crisp, vintage name (said 'JAN-iss').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Janice. Rare in this form, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Janice is an elaboration of Jane (a feminine of John) — Hebrew 'God is gracious' — Janis is a spelling, crisp and vintage (said 'JAN-iss').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Janice — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JaniceJanissJannis

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janis mean?

Janis spells Janice — an elaboration of Jane, Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Janis?

It's said JAN-iss /daen.s/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janis a boy or girl name?

Janis is a girl's name.

How popular is Janis?

Janis is a very rare name in the U.S. today.