Janis

Janis is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Janis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janis

Janis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janis first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #108 in 1947, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 48,830 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janis in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#108 in 1947
Peak year
1947
Babies named Janis in 2024
11
Total since 1880
48,830

Janis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#3142 in 1998
Babies named Janis in 2024
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janis mean?

The meaning of Janis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janis a boy or girl name?

Janis is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janis?

Janis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janis?

Janis first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #108 in 1947, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].