Janiece
Janiece is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janiece is a modern English name variant derived from Jane or Janice, ultimately tracing back to the French Jeanne and Hebrew origins. It has been used moderately in the United States since the mid-20th century. It remains a rare and distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,192 babies in the United States have been named Janiece since 1880. It ranks #3148 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2045.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- IA (3.9 %)
- MI (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 8 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 413 |
| 1960-1970 | 343 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 414 |
| 1990-2000 | 475 |
| 2000-2010 | 446 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Nicknames
Jan, Jani, Niecy
Fun facts
- Janiece developed as an elaborated modern spelling variant of Jane and Janice.
- The name saw its highest levels of adoption in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.