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Janis
GirlMeaning of Janis: Latvian: 'God is gracious'
Janis is a girl's name most strongly associated with Latvian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9107th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#9107
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
49,015
First recorded 1909 · peak 1947
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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