Janee
Janee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janee is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of Jane, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century but is now uncommon in the United States. It carries the classical etymological meaning associated with God's favor.
Popularity in the United States
3,256 babies in the United States have been named Janee since 1880. It ranks #3116 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2079.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- NY (17.1 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- FL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 230 |
| 1970-1980 | 434 |
| 1980-1990 | 876 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,064 |
| 2000-2010 | 377 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- Janee is part of a trend of creating phonetic variants of classic names like Jane and Jean using accented or double-e endings.