The baby name Janese is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Juh-NEES (dʒəˈniːs) or Jah-NEES (dʒɑːˈniːs).
Janese is English in Origin.
The baby name Janese is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Juh-NEES (dʒəˈniːs) or Jah-NEES (dʒɑːˈniːs).
Janese is English in Origin.
Janese is a modern English feminine given name, most often interpreted as a variant of Janice/Janis or an elaboration of Jane with the -ese/-ise ending. Ultimately it traces to Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious, via Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes, then medieval French Jeanne and English Jane and Janet. The meaning God is gracious is shared across this name family.
In U.S. records the name surfaces in the mid-20th century, reflecting the mid-century popularity of Janice and Janis; it has remained rare and feels distinctive today. Spelling variants include Janise, Janiece, Jenise, and Jeneese; related forms in the wider family include Jane, Joan, Joanna, Jeanne, Janine/Jeanine, and Gianna. Nicknames may be Jan, Jane, or Nese/Neese. Common pronunciations are juh-NEEZ or juh-NEESS, though regional usage varies.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #245 | 15 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #920 | 6 | 9,057 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
Janese is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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