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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious (inherited via Jane/John)
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Jane)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JAY-nee
Janie is a diminutive of Jane, and it carries the same inherited meaning as Jane and John: God is gracious. It's an English name, pronounced JAY-nee, with Social Security records tracking it as a given name from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Janie
Meaning: God is gracious (inherited via Jane/John).
Origin: English (diminutive of Jane).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Janie
JAY-neeIPA /ˈdʒeɪni/
Popularity of Janie
Janie hit its high point back in 1882, ranking #134 with 134 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1541, given to 138 babies.
Names Like Janie
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FAQ
What does the name Janie mean?
God is gracious (inherited via Jane/John). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Janie?
Janie is pronounced JAY-nee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪni/).
Is Janie a popular name right now?
Janie peaked at #134 in 1882 and is ranked #1541 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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