Janelle Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
Home » Baby Names » Janelle Name Meaning

Fact: Janelle has been in used since the 20th century, making it a relatively modern name.

Continue Reading…
A Deep Dive

Janelle Overview

Meaning

God is gracious

Gender

Girl

Origin

American

Etymology

Originated in the USA, combining the name Jane with the French suffix “elle”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dʒəˈnɛl/

Popularity

Janelle is recognized in the USA and Australia, showing moderate usage. In 2023, it ranked #692 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Aesthetic, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Gracious, elegant, classic, gentle

Name Day

May 30th
A Deep Dive

Janelle Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Janel, Janell, Janella, Janelly, Janellyn, Janeline, Jannelle, Jonelle, Janelyn, Jenelle

Common Nicknames

Jan, Nell, Nellie, Jani, Janel, Janie, Jana, Ellie, Janny, Jay

Diminutives

Jani, Janie, Nell, Nellie, Janel, Janny, Jana, Elle, Nelle, Janey

Famous People

  • Janelle Monáe
    (American Musician)
  • Janelle Pierzina
    (American Reality Star)
  • Janelle James
    (American Comedian)
  • Janelle Ginestra
    (American Dancer)

What Is the Meaning of Janelle?

Janelle means “God is gracious,” depicting a kind and graceful personality, bringing a sense of warmth and compassion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Janelle?

Janelle is of American origin, meaning “God is gracious.”

Janelle Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Janelle in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#6632021#6722022#6922023
Top 3 Rankings#1861978#1861979#1941980

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Janelle

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023692
(-20 from 2022)
416
(-17 from 2022)
0.02378
2022672
(-9 from 2021)
433
(-14 from 2021)
0.02415
2021663
(+8 from 2020)
447
(+21 from 2020)
0.02495
2020671
(-118 from 2019)
426
(-123 from 2019)
0.02410
2019553
(+29 from 2018)
549
(+22 from 2018)
0.02992
2018582
(-82 from 2017)
527
(-100 from 2017)
0.02834
2017500
(-23 from 2016)
627
(-40 from 2016)
0.03319
2016477
(-7 from 2015)
667
(-13 from 2015)
0.03445
2015470
(-20 from 2014)
680
(-33 from 2014)
0.03486
2014450
(-54 from 2013)
713
(-64 from 2013)
0.03645
2013396
(+30 from 2012)
777
(+38 from 2012)
0.04031
2012426
(-36 from 2011)
739
(-74 from 2011)
0.03810
2011390
(+1 from 2010)
813
No change from 2010
0.04196
2010391
(+14 from 2009)
813
(+32 from 2009)
0.04147
2009405
(-33 from 2008)
781
(-103 from 2008)
0.03857
2008372
(+27 from 2007)
884
(+67 from 2007)
0.04244
2007399
(-9 from 2006)
817
(-7 from 2006)
0.03860
2006390
(+127 from 2005)
824
(+253 from 2005)
0.03942
2005517
(+28 from 2004)
571
(+45 from 2004)
0.02813
2004545
(-61 from 2003)
526
(-80 from 2003)
0.02607
2003484
(-4 from 2002)
606
(+21 from 2002)
0.03020
2002480
(-8 from 2001)
585
(-3 from 2001)
0.02962
2001472
(-2 from 2000)
588
(-3 from 2000)
0.02968
2000470
(-28 from 1999)
591
(-18 from 1999)
0.02961
1999442
(-29 from 1998)
609
(-38 from 1998)
0.03128
1998413
(-14 from 1997)
647
(-7 from 1997)
0.03338
1997399
(-13 from 1996)
654
(-33 from 1996)
0.03425
1996386
(-47 from 1995)
687
(-92 from 1995)
0.03583
1995339
(-25 from 1994)
779
(-88 from 1994)
0.04054
1994314
(-32 from 1993)
867
(-113 from 1993)
0.04448
1993282
(-21 from 1992)
980
(-90 from 1992)
0.04971
1992261
(-4 from 1991)
1070
(-18 from 1991)
0.05338
1991257
(+1 from 1990)
1088
(-17 from 1990)
0.05351
1990258
(-26 from 1989)
1105
(-79 from 1989)
0.05379
1989232
(-23 from 1988)
1184
(-63 from 1988)
0.05943
1988209
(+7 from 1987)
1247
(+29 from 1987)
0.06484
1987216
No change from 1986
1218
(-2 from 1986)
0.06499
1986216
(-19 from 1985)
1220
(-140 from 1985)
0.06611
1985197
(+15 from 1984)
1360
(+140 from 1984)
0.07366
1984212
(+6 from 1983)
1220
(+55 from 1983)
0.06765
1983218
(-5 from 1982)
1165
(-80 from 1982)
0.06510
1982213
(-10 from 1981)
1245
(-72 from 1981)
0.06862
1981203
(-9 from 1980)
1317
(-78 from 1980)
0.07364
1980194
(-8 from 1979)
1395
(-21 from 1979)
0.07834
1979186
No change from 1978
1416
(+32 from 1978)
0.08217
1978186
(+46 from 1977)
1384
(+315 from 1977)
0.08419
1977232
(+70 from 1976)
1069
(+309 from 1976)
0.06498
1976302
(+8 from 1975)
760
(+27 from 1975)
0.04835
1975310
(+33 from 1974)
733
(+99 from 1974)
0.04696
1974343
(+6 from 1973)
634
(+25 from 1973)
0.04048
1973349
(+21 from 1972)
609
(+23 from 1972)
0.03919
1972370
(-2 from 1971)
586
(-55 from 1971)
0.03634
1971368
(+19 from 1970)
641
(+34 from 1970)
0.03657
1970387
(-36 from 1969)
607
(-58 from 1969)
0.03314
1969351
(+33 from 1968)
665
(+97 from 1968)
0.03773
1968384
(+14 from 1967)
568
(+46 from 1967)
0.03322
1967398
(+33 from 1966)
522
(+49 from 1966)
0.03040
1966431
(+4 from 1965)
473
(+1 from 1965)
0.02694
1965435
(-22 from 1964)
472
(-88 from 1964)
0.02583
1964413
(+50 from 1963)
560
(+119 from 1963)
0.02861
1963463
(-12 from 1962)
441
(-10 from 1962)
0.02218
1962451
(+18 from 1961)
451
(+20 from 1961)
0.02225
1961469
(-4 from 1960)
431
(-11 from 1960)
0.02075
1960465
(+25 from 1959)
442
(+49 from 1959)
0.02125
1959490
(-18 from 1958)
393
(-14 from 1958)
0.01891
1958472
(-4 from 1957)
407
(-2 from 1957)
0.01970
1957468
(+17 from 1956)
409
(+41 from 1956)
0.01949
1956485
(-50 from 1955)
368
(-51 from 1955)
0.01787
1955435
(+20 from 1954)
419
(+43 from 1954)
0.02090
1954455
(+14 from 1953)
376
(+45 from 1953)
0.01889
1953469
(+7 from 1952)
331
(+21 from 1952)
0.01715
1952476
(+67 from 1951)
310
(+70 from 1951)
0.01630
1951543
(-57 from 1950)
240
(-35 from 1950)
0.01299
1950486
(+16 from 1949)
275
(+13 from 1949)
0.01564
1949502
(+12 from 1948)
262
(+6 from 1948)
0.01492
1948514
(+97 from 1947)
256
(+67 from 1947)
0.01469
1947611
(+92 from 1946)
189
(+58 from 1946)
0.01040
1946703
(-85 from 1945)
131
(-7 from 1945)
0.00812
1945618
(+33 from 1944)
138
(+9 from 1944)
0.01025
1944651
(+135 from 1943)
129
(+31 from 1943)
0.00944
1943786
(-38 from 1942)
98
(-4 from 1942)
0.00683
1942748
(-7 from 1941)
102
(+10 from 1941)
0.00734
1941741
(-55 from 1940)
92
(-10 from 1940)
0.00738
1940686
(-58 from 1939)
102
(-14 from 1939)
0.00863
1939628
(-14 from 1938)
116
(-6 from 1938)
0.01023
1938614
(+32 from 1937)
122
(+12 from 1937)
0.01069
1937646
(-19 from 1936)
110
(-1 from 1936)
0.00998
1936627
(+78 from 1935)
111
(+20 from 1935)
0.01030
1935705
(+51 from 1934)
91
(+13 from 1934)
0.00837
1934756
(+45 from 1933)
78
(+9 from 1933)
0.00721
1933801
(+74 from 1932)
69
(+6 from 1932)
0.00660
1932875
(+84 from 1931)
63
(+11 from 1931)
0.00569
1931959
(+142 from 1930)
52
(+7 from 1930)
0.00471
19301101
(+58 from 1929)
45
(+4 from 1929)
0.00386
19291159
(+579 from 1928)
41
(+18 from 1928)
0.00354
19281738
(-477 from 1927)
23
(-16 from 1927)
0.00192
19271261
(-216 from 1926)
39
(-12 from 1926)
0.00315
19261045
(+901 from 1925)
51
(+31 from 1925)
0.00415
19251946
(-267 from 1924)
20
(-6 from 1924)
0.00158
19241679
(-7 from 1923)
26
(+1 from 1923)
0.00201
19231672
(+514 from 1922)
25
(+8 from 1922)
0.00200
19222186
(+96 from 1921)
17
(+1 from 1921)
0.00136
19212282
(-466 from 1920)
16
(-6 from 1920)
0.00125
19201816
(+340 from 1919)
22
(+6 from 1919)
0.00177
19192156
(+666 from 1918)
16
(+5 from 1918)
0.00136
19182822
(+57 from 1917)
11
(+1 from 1917)
0.00091
19172879
(-633 from 1916)
10
(-4 from 1916)
0.00089
19162246
(-103 from 1915)
14
No change from 1915
0.00129
19152143
(+1045 from 1914)
14
(+8 from 1914)
0.00137
19143188
(-857 from 1913)
6
(-2 from 1913)
0.00075
19132331
(+648 from 1912)
8
(+3 from 1912)
0.00122
19122979
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00085
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Janelle

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4132021#4722022#4822023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4582021#5182022#4842023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7422021#6322022#6862023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8462021#9892022#7962023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6682021#9342022#8042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5872021#7142022#6822023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8032021#7922022#5892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8442021#11242022#10042023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#9402017#6632018#7162019

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6822021#7772022#7202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8562020#6562021#7772022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5642019#6702020#7552022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6282014#4852015#4792016

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5492021#6492022#6512023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7972021#5712022#7782023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#9292020#8092021#8102022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8722021#5352022#6602023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5622014#5652015#6342017

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#10212019#9972020#8602022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5062019#6702022#3892023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4962021#6202022#5992023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9232009#8812013#6082019

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4492021#6802022#4482023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1951992#3341993#4402011

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#9472021#5662022#6272023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6342021#7902022#7412023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4922015#8492016#6592021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2212006#2672009#2152011

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2512011#4332013#3462023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1411987#1171988#1501989

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5572020#5142022#5722023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#941987#1181989#1561990

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#8012012#7702015#5212017

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3752018#5612020#4502023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9362021#6232022#9352023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1421988#1391989#1551990

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6232020#6342021#8432022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2121995#2572004#2192014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1761992#2661993#4082012

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6392011#6792016#7912021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2071992#2251993#2011995

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5172020#5322021#3942022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1991992#1421993#1881994

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1821992#3061993#2281994

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8602020#7722021#7962022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1701981#911983#1261985

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1501992#1391993#1701998

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5351977#5281978#5952014

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2061992#1941993#2562006

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1131979#1271981#2062017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1401980

Popularity Rankings for Janelle in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#671998#381999

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#791973#901974#811976

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2602001#3922002#4642007

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6852020#7352021#10072022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6892005#8622008#9072012

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8372014#9142015#7562019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8992008#8402010#8392013

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9952010#9532011#8712012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Janelle a Name for Boys or Girls?

Janelle, a name that signifies grace and compassion, is typically given to girls. Its melodic sound make it an endearing name for a girl.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Janelle

Janelle in Famous People Names

  • Janelle Monáe (Musician, 1985): An American singer, songwriter, and actress who has received multiple Grammy nominations and acted in films like "Hidden Figures" and "Moonlight."
  • Janelle Pierzina (Reality Star, 1980): An American television personality known for her appearances on "Big Brother."
  • Janelle James (Comedian, 1974): An American comedian and actress known for her role on the TV show "Abbott Elementary."
  • Janelle Ginestra (Dancer, 1989): An American choreographer and dancer who has worked with many top artists and appeared in numerous dance shows.
  • None
  • None

Similar Names to Janelle

Sibling Names for Janelle

Parents Who Like the Name Janelle Also Like

Don’t leave just yet, as you can comment to let me know about your thoughts. Share this insightful information about the name Janelle with parents and close ones who want a lovely daughter in their lives.
Helen Doanna

Helen Doanna

Editor in Chief, Educational Specialist, and Senior Content Creator

Expertise

Child Development Specialist, Child-care Coordinator, Family Support Specialist, Content Writer, Communications Specialist, Educational Consultant, STEAM Teacher

Education

1. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Program: Bachelor’s degree in Faculty of Literature and Journalism
  • Focus: In-depth knowledge of Literature, knowledge and skills to perceive, create literature or work in related fields; Basic knowledge of communications.

2. University of Social Science and Humanity, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Program: Bachelor’s degree in Education Faculty
  • Focus: Core knowledge of social sciences and humanities – the root for the development of progressive values of education, Multicultural communication in education, Contemporary education in the context of globalization, Learning in the digital technology era, Basic issues of STEAM education, Classroom Management, Special education.

3. Oregon State University, Oregan, US

  • Program: Bachelor’s degree in Faculty of Human Development and Family Sciences – Child Development
  • Focus: Different stages of development, from infancy to adulthood; Develop a strong foundation for a career in early childhood programs or classrooms; Learn strategies for supporting young children’s development in early childhood settings.
Facebook
Instagram
Linkedin

Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *