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Jonelle

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Pronounced joh-NEL /dʒoʊˈnɛl/Medium

Meaning: Jonelle is a modern compound of Jo (tied to 'God is gracious') with the graceful -nelle ending, in the style of Janelle and Danelle. A sweet American blend.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful blend: Jonelle joins Jo with the -nelle ending (said 'joh-NEL').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningJonelle is a modern compound of Jo (tied to 'God is gracious') with the graceful -nelle ending, in the style of Janelle and Danelle. A sweet American blend.
U.S. rank (2024)#12696 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119232024

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

As a girl's name, Jonelle is a modern American compound of Jo and -nelle, echoing Janelle. It rose with mid-century blend names. A soft, two-beat pick (said 'joh-NEL').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and blended.

Did you know? Jonelle pairs the friendly Jo with the soft -nelle close of Janelle and Danelle, keeping Jo's meaning, 'God is gracious'. Elegant and coined, said 'joh-NEL'.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jonelle — Blend of Jo + -nelle

Variations

JohnelleJonellJonnelle

Nicknames

JoNellie

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If you like Jonelle…

Janelle— a like -nelle blend name
Danelle— a like soft -nelle pick
Joella— a like Jo- feminine form
Chanelle— a like graceful -elle choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jonelle mean?

Jonelle blends Jo ('God is gracious') with the graceful -nelle ending, like Janelle.

How do you pronounce Jonelle?

It's said joh-NEL /dʒoʊˈnɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jonelle a boy or girl name?

Jonelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jonelle?

Jonelle is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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