Janett
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Janet
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,052 in 1941
7 babies were named Janett in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Janett, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Janett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJanett first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1941, when it ranked #1,052. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJanett was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 60,606 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- MeaningJanett is an English form of Janet, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Janett
Janett is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Janett for girls from 1911 to 2025, in 110 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1941, when it ranked #1,052 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 92,975 girls |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,480 girls |
| 1930s | 28 | 35,727 girls |
| 1940s | 34 | 29,621 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 36,258 girls |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,850 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,743 girls |
| 1980s | 23 | 42,790 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,462 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,773 girls |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 160,514 girls |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 359,281 girls |
Other spellings of Janett
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Janett
What does the name Janett mean?
Janett means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Janet.
What is the origin of the name Janett?
Janett has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Janett a boy or girl name?
Janett is a girl name.
How popular is the name Janett?
Janett ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1941 (#1,052).