Janette
Janette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Janette
- A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Janet.
How popular is Janette?
Since 1880, 32,172 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Janette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #310 in 1953. Its highest rank for boys was #4148 in 1971. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janette
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Janette
Sister and brother names that share Janette's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janette FAQ
What does the name Janette mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Janet.
What is the origin of the name Janette?
Janette is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Janette?
Since 1880, 32,172 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Janette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #310 in 1953. Its highest rank for boys was #4148 in 1971. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janette a boy or girl name?
Janette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,172 girls and 42 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.