Jannis
Jannis is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,986 in the US, popular nicknames include Jan, Jay, and Janie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jannis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 221 babies have been named Jannis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jannis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,986 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,986
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Jannis
Jannis is a girl name .
Jannis is currently ranked #16,986 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jannis include Jan, Jay, Janie, and Jannie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jannis include Jannah, Janna, Jannat, Janney . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis