Gender: Female
Origin: Latvian, Hebrew
Meaning: Graceful; favor; derived from the Roman god Janus.
Pronunciation: JAN-iss, /ˈdʒænɪs/, JH AE N IH S
Popularity Rank: #7,354
Derived from the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings, transitions, and endings. It can also mean 'grace' or 'favor' in Latvian.
The name Janis is of Latvian, Hebrew origin and means Graceful; favor; derived from the Roman god Janus., God has been Gracious, Gift from God, Ripe fruit. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Janis is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: JAN-iss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʒænɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE N IH S
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Janis is recorded 7,462 times globally, ranking it as the 7,354th most common name worldwide.
Janis is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,908 occurrences, making it the 1,868th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Janis is found among 1 in every 428 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,868 | 1 : 948 |
| United Kingdom | #955 | 1 : 428 |
| Germany | #1,213 | 1 : 688 |
| Chile | #1,411 | 1 : 1,576 |
| Colombia | #4,109 | 1 : 4,432 |
| France | #4,670 | 1 : 4,794 |
| Canada | #1,855 | 1 : 1,364 |
| Switzerland | #1,005 | 1 : 803 |
| Mexico | #3,916 | 1 : 4,095 |
| Ireland | #812 | 1 : 474 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Janis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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