Janella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NEL-uh / /dʒəˈnɛlə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: God is gracious; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Janella is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Janelle, which itself is derived from the name Jane. The name Jane has roots in Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janella may also be influenced by the trend of creating feminine names that end in '-ella.'
Trend Summary
Janella has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janelle
- Janell
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janella was first seen in the United States in 1917. Janella has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Janella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janella (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 58 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 16 |