Janelle

Meaning of Janelle

Janelle is often seen as a combination of "Jane" and "Elle." Jane means "God is gracious," and Elle can mean "light." So, Janelle can be interpreted as "God is a gracious light."

Janelle has Hebrew/American roots — browse every Hebrew/American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Janelle

Janelle has cooled off, slipping to #801 in 2025, down from a peak of #372 in 2008.

Notable people named Janelle

• Janelle Monáe
  Singer, songwriter, and actress
• Janelle Pierzina
  Reality TV personality
• Janelle Commissiong
  Miss Universe 1977
• Janelle Burrell
  CBS News correspondent
• Janelle Lawson
  Australian rules footballer

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Questions about the name Janelle

What does the name Janelle mean?

Janelle means janelle is often seen as a combination of "jane" and "elle." jane means "god is gracious," and elle can mean "light." so, janelle can be interpreted as "god is a gracious light.", and it comes from Hebrew/American origins.

Is Janelle a boy's or a girl's name?

Janelle is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Janelle?

In 2025, Janelle ranked #801 for girls, down from #778 the year before.

When was Janelle most popular?

Janelle peaked at #372 in 2008.