Janis
Pronunciation: [ j-AN-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 106 babies have been named Janis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,594 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,594
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Janis
Janis is a boy name .
Is Janis a boy or girl name? Janis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,594 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,282. Janis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janis is currently ranked #20,594 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janis include Jan, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Janis include Janiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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