The nameJanis
Janis is a girl's name, a form of Janice. In France it is also given to boys.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It goes back to John, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious".
Origin
English, a form of Janice. Jānis is also the Latvian form of John.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Janis peaked there in the mid 2000s, then declined.
Famous people named Janis
- Janis Joplin, American singer
Popularity of the name Janis
Janis in France
Janis was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 540 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Janis. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Janis in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Janis in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janis mean?
It goes back to John, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Janis?
English, a form of Janice. Jānis is also the Latvian form of John.
Is Janis a girl's or a boy's name?
Janis is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Janis?
Variants and related names of Janis include Janice, Jean and John.
Who are famous people named Janis?
Janis Joplin, American singer.