Janis
Janis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสรฆnษชs/
Meaning and origin of Janis
- A female given name.
Etymology
A variant of Janice. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Janice, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is Janis?
Since 1880, 48,841 girls and 174 boys in the U.S. have been named Janis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #2306 in 1947. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Janis
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Janis
Names that peaked around the same time as Janis and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Janis FAQ
What does the name Janis mean?
A female given name. A variant of Janice. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Janice, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is the name Janis?
Since 1880, 48,841 girls and 174 boys in the U.S. have been named Janis (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1947. Its highest rank for boys was #2306 in 1947. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Janis a boy or girl name?
Janis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 48,841 girls and 174 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.