Janelle
Janelle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janelle
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Jane + -elle, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is Janelle?
Since 1880, 56,881 girls and 86 boys in the U.S. have been named Janelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #186 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #4073 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #801 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Names similar to Janelle
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Janelle
Names that peaked around the same time as Janelle and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janelle FAQ
What does the name Janelle mean?
A female given name. From Jane + -elle, q.v. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is the name Janelle?
Since 1880, 56,881 girls and 86 boys in the U.S. have been named Janelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #186 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #4073 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #801 for girls, with 340 babies given the name.
Is Janelle a boy or girl name?
Janelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 56,881 girls and 86 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.