Janecia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NEE-sha / /dʒəˈniːʃə/American; African American
Meaning
Combination of Jane and the suffix -cia; possibly meaning 'God is gracious'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Janecia is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional names with contemporary suffixes. The name Jane has historical roots in Hebrew, while the suffix -cia adds a melodic quality that is popular in various names today.
Trend Summary
Janecia has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janicia
- Janesha
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janecia was first seen in the United States in 1984. Janecia has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Janecia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janecia (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |