The baby name Janissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɪsə/ or /dʒɑˈnɪsə/ (jeh-NISS-uh or jah-NISS-uh).
Janissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Janissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈnɪsə/ or /dʒɑˈnɪsə/ (jeh-NISS-uh or jah-NISS-uh).
Janissa is English in Origin.
Janissa is a modern English elaboration built on the John/Jane family, most often seen as a blend of Janice or Janis with the Greek-Latin feminine suffix -issa (as in Marissa and Clarissa). Through Jane/Janice, it ultimately traces to Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious” or “God is gracious.” Some treat it as a near-twin of Janessa, another contemporary variant formed on the same root and carrying the same blessing-infused meaning.
Usage is rare but steadily documented in late-20th- and early-21st-century records across the United States and other Anglophone countries, appealing to parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive twist. Variant spellings include Janisa and Janisah; related forms are Janessa, Janice, Janis, and Jane, alongside international cousins Johanna, Gianna, Siobhán, and Ivana. Nicknames range from Jan and Jani to Nissa and Issa, offering flexible everyday options.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #719 | 20 | 3,895 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #908 | 7 | 8,600 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Janissa is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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