Janice name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: English

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Janice

j(a)-ni-ce

Meaning: God's Gracious Gift, Form of Jane and God is Merciful

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What does Janice mean?
Variations of Janice
Middle Names for Janice
How popular is Janice?
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Similar Names to Janice
Famous People Named Janice
Lists having Janice

What does Janice mean?

Meaning of Janice is God's Gracious Gift, Form of Jane or God is Merciful is originated from Hebrew is a gender insensitive name is used chiefly in English. Janice is version of predominant and biblical Jeanne.

Jeanne is French cognate of Johanna. Also Jeanne is French and English equivalent of Jane. Jeanne is also English and French form of Jean. Jeanne is also French and English equivalent of Jeanine.

Jeanne's meaning is Yahweh is Gracious, God is Merciful and God is Gracious is rooted from Hebrew. Janice is a diminutive of Jane. Jane is a form of JeanneJean. Also Jane is variant of well-known, biblical and timeless Joan.

Jane is short version of names ending in "Jane". Jane is feminine variation of John or. Jane is English cognate of Johanna. Jane means Gracious, Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful and God is Merciful is of Hebrew origin is used majorly in Kannada and Tamil.

The name is celebrated on May 8th or May 30th.

How do I pronounce Janice?

j(a)-ni-ce is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Janice.

Variants of Janice

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Genice, Jeanne, Johanna, Jane, Jean, Jeanine, Evane, Ivane, Janette, Janina, Joannie, Jeannemarie

Names that rhyme with Janice

How popular is the name Janice?

Janice is an extremely popular name in United States given to over 406903 babies in 179 years. At the peak of its usage in 1951, the moniker grabbed the 21st spot and 15955 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 26 times In New South Wales, Janice was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 1891 babies.

When at its peak in 1953,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Janice used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 1939 and over 1076 babies have been given the name in 10 years.

When at its peak in 1946,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 6 times

Janice is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and was last seen in 2009, during its 36 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1980, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 117 on girl names chart when 66 babies were given the name Janice. Over 1105 people have been named Janice in Ireland.

Also, during its short run of just 5 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1961, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 60 on girl names chart when 67 babies were given the name Janice.

There are over 269 babies that have been given the name Janice in Queensland.

Janice is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1953 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1957, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 571 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Janice. Over 994 babies in France have been named Janice. The given name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 259 babies that have been given the name Janice in England and Wales. Also, it appeared first time in 1996 on baby girl names list of Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Janice is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 1000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in England, Brazil, Canada, Scotland, Australia, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa and Malaysia. According to our research, at least 930000 people have been bestowed Janice around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			1432	153
2017			1486	148
2016			1403	164
2015			1237	198
2014			1324	177

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Janice in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	5	642	489
	0	0	0	94
	5	5	150	82
	5	5	69	117
	1	0	69	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Janice

You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. You are all about adventure and travel. You keep following your heart in order to avoid disappointment and solitude. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. You are the most active, livingly human being in your surroundings. When it comes to love, you easily get tired of being with one person only.

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Leeza - Origin of Offbeat Leeza is in Hebrew is a baby girl name, meaning of Leeza is "Joy or Devoted to God" is used in Tamil, Hindi and Oriya
Batyah - Batyah's meaning is Daugther of Yahweh or Daughter of Yahweh is used mainly in Hebrew is a baby girl name is originated from Hebrew
Marea - Prevalently used in English unfading and unexpected choice, Marea means "Bitter" and is given to baby girls is rooted from Hebrew
Divine - Unwonted Divine is originated from Hebrew is a gender insensitive name, Divine means "Loved By God"
Charyn - Chiefly used in English atypical, Charyn aimed at baby girls that originated from Hebrew, meaning of Charyn is "Fragrance and Fertile Plains". Charyn is resultant of Sharon.

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Middle names for Janice

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Famous people named Janice

Janice Hart, unsuccessful candidate for the office of Illinois Secretary of State
Janice Stein, Canadian political scientist and international relations expert
Janice Kim, professional Go player, author, and business owner
Janice Rebibo, American-born Israeli poet
Janice Weber, American pianist and author

Janice Kulyk Keefer, Canadian novelist and poet
Janice Jordan, candidate for U.S. Vice President
Janice Munt, Australian politician
Janice Kapp Perry, composer, songwriter and author
Janice Riggle Huie, bishop of the United Methodist Church
Janice May Udry, American author
Janice Meek, - personal motto - 'not why - why not'
Janice M. Holder, Tennessee Supreme Court justice from 1996–2014 and was Chief Justice of Tennessee
Janice Burgess, former key person of Nick Jr
Janice Olivencia, has been a professional golf player since May 2005
Janice Josephs, South African heptathlete turned long jumper
Janice Harsanyi, soprano singer and college professor
Janice Baird, American dramatic soprano

Janice E. Voss, American engineer and a NASA astronaut
Janice Crosio, Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives
Janice Nicolich, was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver
Janice Long, English radio broadcaster best
Janice Kawaye, Japanese-American actress
Janice Karman, American film producer, record producer, singer
Janice Dickinson, American model, photographer
Janice Huff, is chief meteorologist for WNBC in New York City
Janice Romary, U.S. women's Olympic foilist
Janice Dean, Canadian meteorologist, TV host, and author
Janice Pennington, was one of the original "Barker's Beauties" models on 'The Price Is Right'
Janice MacKinnon, Politician
Janice Raymond, American lesbian radical feminist and professor emerita of women's studies and medical ethics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Janice Vidal, Hong Kong Cantopop singer of mixed Filipino and Korean descent
Janice Hahn, incumbent member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the Fourth District
Janice Robinson, American vocalist
Janice Galloway, writer of novels, short stories, prose-poetry
Janice Connolly, British actress, comedian and artistic director
Janice Moodie, Scottish professional golfer
Janice Gould, Koyangk'auwi Maidu writer and scholar
Janice Woods Windle, author of historical novels
Janice Rule, American actress "at her most convincing playing embittered
Janice Knickrehm, American actress
Janice Acoose, Canadian author, newspaper columnist, filmmaker
Janice Lynde, American actress

Janice Petersen, Australian television presenter
Janice Gregory, Welsh Labour politician
Janice Lawrence Braxton, American professional women's basketball player
Janice Chiang, Asian American comic-book letterer with over thirty years’ experience
Janice Sherry, Canadian politician
Janice Bowling, American politician
Janice Logan in Dr. Cyclops as Actress
Janice Johnson in Sydney Siege as
Janice Chaikelson in Esteban, Child of the Sun as Actress
Janice Schumm in In the Loop as Miscellaneous Crew
Janice McQueen Ward in Reeling in Reality as Actress
Janice Marie in Bloodlust Zombies as Actress
Janice Acquah in TV series Health and Efficiency as Actress

Janice Adair portrayed central character of Marjorie Majoribanks in 1930 drama movie Such Is the Law.
Janice Butler, from 2003 horror film Cutthroat Alley, who played Mrs. Jacobs.
In 1989, Janice de Belen characterized the role of Rosenda in drama film Rosenda.
Janice Douglas, from 1969 adventure and crime film The Cut-Throats, who played the Matron.
In 1976, Janice Fuller characterized the role of Granola in comedy movie Cry Your Purple Heart Out.
Janice Gray, from 2004 comedy flick Offensive Behaviour, who played the Mother.
In 1980 drama movie, Clarence and Angel, Janice Jenkins played Principal.
Janice Kelly portrayed leading character of Danielle Dubois in 1967 drama, thriller flick The Brick Dollhouse.
In 1921, Janice Wilson characterized the role of Norma in drama movie The Swamp.

In 1982 action, adventure film, Bagwis ng lawin, Janice Jurado played N.
In 1986 horror film, Ozone: The Attack of the Redneck Mutants, Janice Williams characterized Ruby McCoy.
In 1999 action, comedy film, Bayadra Brothers, Janice de Guzman played N.
Janice Barnett, from 2010 drama movie For Honor or Glory, who characterized Lady in red.

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