The nameJanelle
Janelle is an English girl's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It is a feminine of John, through Jane, with the suffix -elle. John comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
English, formed in the 20th century.
History
First found in France around 2000, Janelle peaked there in the late 2000s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today, less often.
Famous people named Janelle
- Janelle Monáe, American singer and actress
Popularity of the name Janelle
Janelle in France
Janelle was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,025 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Janelle. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Janelle in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 47 births a year on average, against 72 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Janelle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janelle mean?
It is a feminine of John, through Jane, with the suffix -elle. John comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Janelle?
English, formed in the 20th century.
Is Janelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Janelle is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Janelle?
Variants and related names of Janelle include Jean and John.
Who are famous people named Janelle?
Janelle Monáe, American singer and actress.