Ava vs Janice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Janice Rank #2,252

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #2252 for Janice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Janice ___

  • Janice Marie
  • Janice Louise
  • Janice Ann
  • Janice Kay
  • Janice Lynn
  • Janice Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Janice

Donna Carol Linda Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Janice more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Ava and Janice mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Janice means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and French origin).

Are Ava and Janice boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Janice is primarily a girl name.

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