Janie

At a Glance: Name: Janie – Meaning: God is gracious (inherited via Jane/John) – Origin: English (diminutive of Jane) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JAY-nee

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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

Phonetic: JAY-nee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Janie mean?

God is gracious (inherited via jane/john). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Janie)

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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