Elissa vs Janie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

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Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan, J

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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Janie Rank #1,540

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1540 for Janie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Janie ___

  • Janie Mae
  • Janie Lee
  • Janie Rose
  • Janie Sue
  • Janie Beth
  • Janie Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Janie

Bobby Tommy Susie Frankie Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Janie more popular?

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Janie at #1540 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Janie mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin).

Are Elissa and Janie boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Janie is primarily a girl name.

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