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The baby name Jeannie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee).

Jeannie is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Jeannie ?

The baby name Jeannie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee).

Jeannie is Hebrew in Origin.

Jeannie is an affectionate diminutive of Jean, the English and Scots form of French Jeanne; all descend from Latin Joanna (Iohanna), Greek Ioanna, and Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." Though born as a pet form, Jeannie has been used independently, aligning with the broad European family of John/Joan/Jane names.

In English-speaking countries it appeared in records by the late 19th century, rose steadily through the 1940s-50s, and peaked in the 1960s-70s, boosted by the TV series I Dream of Jeannie. Variant spellings and near-variants include Jeanie, Jeannine/Jeanine, and Jeannette (more French-influenced). Related cognates in the same lineage are Jeanne, Jane, Joan, Joanna/Joanne, Johanna, Siobhán, Giovanna/Gianna, and Ivana. Jeannie conveys a friendly, vintage-bright charm while preserving its timeless message of divine favor.

Jeannie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jeannie

Jeannie Berlin Actor · Born 1949 · United States Jeannie Berlin is an American actress best known for her role in the film 'The Heartbreak Kid' (1972), which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She has also appeared in movies like 'Inherent Vice' and 'Café Society'. Her performances are often noted for their depth and authenticity.

Celebrity babies named Jeannie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Jeannie Berlin Elaine May film director

Jeannie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
PR Girls 0 #162 6 3,171
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
SG 0 #228 42 11,010
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
TW Girls 0 #261 16 8,139
DK Girls 0 #277 40 7,429
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
MY 0 #292 39 12,352
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
SG Girls 0 #308 302 18,916
HK 0 #322 27 8,483
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #334 16 8,829
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PH Girls 0 #365 26 13,098
France Girls 2017 #401 4 3,248
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #429 19 14,421
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
HK Girls 0 #488 128 16,104
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
CR Girls 0 #500 33 11,342
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
PS Girls 0 #513 11 10,981
CM Girls 0 #523 18 11,671
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
AE Girls 0 #542 12 20,968
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
MY Girls 0 #671 337 24,821
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
Germany Girls 0 #796 43 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
CL Girls 0 #833 19 14,098
NL Girls 0 #840 116 5,933
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
SA Girls 0 #919 17 25,931
PE Girls 0 #921 23 14,861
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
ZA Girls 0 #988 154 25,928
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,061 18 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,161 23 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,417 30 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Jeannie is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE

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People also ask about Jeannie

Jeannie is predominantly a girl's name.
Jeannie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jeanie, Jeanny, Jeannine and Jeannette.
Yes — Jeannie ranked #280 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Jeannie ranks highest in Canada (#280 in 2024).
Jeannie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #402 in 2007 to #401 in 2017 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Jeannie are in our database, including Jeannie Berlin (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Jeannie for their child, including Elaine May.