Janell
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-nell]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Jane. Jehovah Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor.
- Origin
- English
Janell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 15,713 baby girls have been named Janell. The name peaked in 1979 with 416 US births that year (rank #490). In 2024, ranked #4137 nationally — 3,647 places below its 1979 peak.
Top States for Janell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Janell births are: California (1,931), Texas (1,245), New York (588).
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6-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Janell's exact length and starting letter: Jabari, Jabbar, Jacira, Jackie, Jaclyn.
Quick Facts About Janell
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