Janila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-NEE-lah / /dʒəˈniːlə/Arabic; Hebrew; English
Meaning
God is gracious (Arabic); a variant of Janice (Hebrew); gift from God (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Janila is derived from 'Jana', meaning 'to be gracious', reflecting the importance of grace in social interactions. In Hebrew, it is often seen as a variant of Janice, which has roots in the name John, emphasizing divine grace. In English-speaking contexts, Janila may be viewed as a modern name with a similar sound to traditional names, embodying a sense of uniqueness.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Janila
- Janelle
- Janice
International Variants
- Yana (Slavic)
- Gianna (Italian)
Famous people named Janila
Janila K. — activist.
Janila H. — author.
Fictional characters named Janila
Janila — fantasy novel.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janila was first seen in the United States in 1998. Janila has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janila (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |