Janis

Pronunciation: [ j-AN-ihs ]

Boy Name #20,594 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janis is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AN-ihs.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,594
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Janiel #4530

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie

Also a Girl Name

Janis is also used as a girl name, ranked #10282.

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Jane Janie Janet James Jannie Janette James Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janis

Is Janis a boy or girl name?

Janis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20594. As a girl name, it is ranked #10282. Janis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Janis?

Janis is pronounced j-AN-ihs.

How popular is the name Janis?

Janis is currently ranked #20594 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Janis?

Common nicknames for Janis include Jan, Jay, and Janie.

Is Janis a common or rare name?

Janis is an uncommon name, ranked #20594 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Janie. 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.