—2024 rank
1947peak year
48,807babies named Janis since 1880
▼ 48%5-year trend
Janis popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Janis mean?
Spelling variant of Janice, a feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Peaked with singer Janis Joplin in the 1960s.
OriginHebrew, English
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Janis
Same era, same vibe — if you like Janis, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Janiss
- Janis Joplin, singer
Spellings & variants
JaniceJan
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