US Popularity:1337
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is gracious
Janelle is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. It is a modern variant of Jane which originally derived from the name Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” The name Janelle has only be in use since the 20th century and is a fresh take on more traditional names. Whether you want to honor your faith or encourage baby to live life gracefully, Janelle is a sweet name that won’t let you down.
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How Popular Is The Name Janelle?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Janelle is currently #1160 on The Bump
Girl:Janelle is currently #834 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Janelle is currently #1337 in U.S. births
Girl:Janelle is currently #692 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#692
in 2023
- 20
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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