Janie

Pronunciation: [ j-AYN-ee ]

Boy Name #38,009 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janie is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AYN-ee.

Parents who love the name Janie often also consider Jane, Janie, Janet .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #38,009
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Janiel #4530

Nicknames

Jan Jay

Also a Girl Name

Janie is also used as a girl name, ranked #1540.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janie

Is Janie a boy or girl name?

Janie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38009. As a girl name, it is ranked #1540. Janie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Janie?

Janie is pronounced j-AYN-ee.

How popular is the name Janie?

Janie is currently ranked #38009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janie?

Common nicknames for Janie include Jan and Jay.

Is Janie a common or rare name?

Janie is an uncommon name, ranked #38009 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janie

Janie is a boy name .

Is Janie a boy or girl name? Janie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,540. Janie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Janie is currently ranked #38,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Janie include Jan and Jay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Janie include Janiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.