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Janelle

female

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Modern French-influenced diminutive associated with Jane and Jeanne traditions, ultimately linked to a Hebrew name meaning graciousness.

Biblical

Popularity History of Janelle

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#776Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#776

Janelle was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-83

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Janelle Nicknames

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Similar Names to Janelle

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AN-uh

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AY-mee

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Alice

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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

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Abigail

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Annie

“Grace, Favor”

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Anne

“Grace; Favor”

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Allison

“Noble Kind”

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“Grace Favor”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Janelle

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Hebrew
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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