Janis
- Pronunciation
- [Ja-nis]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gift From God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Janis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 48,830 baby girls have been named Janis. The name peaked in 1947 with 3,205 US births that year (rank #108). In 2024, ranked #9163 nationally — 9,055 places below its 1947 peak.
Top States for Janis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Janis births are: California (4,706), Texas (3,928), Illinois (2,965).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Janis
If you like Janis's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
5-Letter Names Starting with J
Names with Janis's exact length and starting letter: Jaana, Jabin, Jabir, Jacan, Jacee.
Quick Facts About Janis
Where in the US Is Janis Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 1947–1956 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Janis the strongest states are Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | #79 | 413 |
| 2 | Washington | #82 | 458 |
| 3 | Oregon | #83 | 274 |
| 4 | Idaho | #84 | 58 |
| 5 | Arkansas | #85 | 221 |
| 6 | Kansas | #88 | 185 |
| 7 | California | #90 | 879 |
| 8 | Illinois | #90 | 597 |
| 9 | Texas | #92 | 654 |
| 10 | Missouri | #96 | 322 |
Weakest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | #96 | 322 |
| 2 | Texas | #92 | 654 |
| 3 | Illinois | #90 | 597 |
| 4 | California | #90 | 879 |
| 5 | Kansas | #88 | 185 |
| 6 | Arkansas | #85 | 221 |
| 7 | Idaho | #84 | 58 |
| 8 | Oregon | #83 | 274 |
| 9 | Washington | #82 | 458 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | #79 | 413 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 1947–1956. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Janis in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janiece | Variant Of Jane. | Female | English |
| Janise | Variant Of Jane. | Female | English |
| Jannis | Variant Of Jane. | Female | English |
| Jenice | Variation Of Jenny Which Is A Diminutive Of Jane And Jennifer. | Female | English |
| Jeniece | Variation Of Jenny Which Is A Diminutive Of Jane And Jennifer. | Female | English |
| Jenise | Variation Of Jenny Which Is A Diminutive Of Jane And Jennifer. | Female | English |
Famous People Named Janis
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Janis.
- Janis Ian is one of the reputed American singers and songwriters of the 20th century.
- Janis Joplin — Rock Singer (1943)
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Compare Janis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Janis against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).