Meaning
God is gracious
Origin
Janis is a name of Latin origin, rooted in catholic tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, FI, FR, GB, IE, IS, MX, NL, NO, US).
Style
- international
- classic
- musical
- feminine
- traditional
- religious
Famous people named Janis
- Janis Joplin
- John the Baptist
- Saint John the Baptist
Variations
Yanis, Jana, Jani, Yannis, Jan, Hans, Jane, Yanina, Janey, Janie, Janna
Popularity
Janis appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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