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Janiece Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjuh-NEES / /dʒəˈniːs/

English; American

Meaning

God is gracious; variant of Janice

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Janiece is a modern feminine given name that appears to be a blend of the names Jane and Denise. The name Jane has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious," which was adapted into Greek as Ioanna and later into Latin as Johanna. The name became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in England, where it was introduced through the Old French form Jehanne during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Denise, on the other hand, derives from the Greek name Dionysios, which means "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine and festivity. This name was popularized in Christian contexts through Saint Denis, the patron saint of France, who was martyred in the 3rd century.

The combination of these names into Janiece likely occurred in the 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. The name's construction suggests a desire to evoke the grace associated with Jane while incorporating the more modern and softer sound of Denise. This blending of names is characteristic of the era's naming conventions, where parents sought to create distinctive identities for their children by merging established names.

Culturally, Janiece may carry connotations of grace and celebration, drawing from its roots in both Jane and Denise. The name's phonetic appeal and its connection to well-known historical figures, such as saints and biblical characters, may contribute to its resonance in various communities. While Janiece itself may not have a long historical lineage, its components are steeped in rich traditions that have endured through centuries, reflecting the evolving nature of personal names and their meanings.

Trend Summary

Janiece has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Janice
  • Janis

International Variants

  • Yana (Slavic)
  • Gianna (Italian)

Famous people named Janiece

Fictional characters named Janiece

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janiece was first seen in the United States in 1918. Janiece has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Iowa, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Janiece has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janiece (2013)

StateBirthsShare
FL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19188
19206
192113
19228
192310
19247
192511
192612
19279
192817
192911
19309
193120
193219
193326
193428
193528
193629
193724
193821
193920
194020
194126
194218
194333
194424
194525
194627
194730
194835
194929
195030
195138
195235
195350
195446
195545
195643
195742
195841
195943
196048
196151
196233
196332
196439
196535
196630
196727
196818
196930
197022
197125
197220
197318
197419
197521
197623
197727
197827
197919
198030
198129
198242
198329
198451
198552
198637
198745
198848
198951
199057
199138
199247
199378
199445
199541
199647
199747
199828
199947
200063
200149
200246
200338
200446
200544
200648
200722
200847
200943
201031
201123
201226
201325
201429
201525
201624
201710
201815
201913
202012
202111
202211
20236
20246