Janielle
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Janielle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 618 babies have been named Janielle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janielle is past its peak , currently ranked #23,363 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,363
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Janielle
Janielle is a girl name .
Janielle is currently ranked #23,363 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janielle include Jan, Jani, Janiy, Janiie, Janie, Lle, Lley, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janielle include Janiyah, Janie, Janiya, Janice, Janiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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