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Janis

Pronunciation: [ j-AN-ihs ]

Girl Name #10,282 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Janis is a girl name, recorded for 11 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Jan Jay Janie

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Janis is also used as a boy name, ranked #20594.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Janis

Is Janis a boy or girl name?
Janis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10282. As a boy name, it is ranked #20594. 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 #10282 in popularity for girl 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 #10282 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Janis

Janis is a girl name .

Is Janis a boy or girl name? Janis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,282 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,594. Janis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Janis is currently ranked #10,282 in popularity for girl 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 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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