Janelle
Pronunciation: [ zh-uhn-EHL ]
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Janelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 86 babies have been named Janelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,167 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,167
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Janelle
Janelle is a boy name .
Is Janelle a boy or girl name? Janelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,167 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #776. Janelle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janelle is currently ranked #40,167 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janelle include Jan, Jane, Janey, Janeie, Lle, Lley, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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