Janie

Meaning of Janie

Janie is a diminutive of Jane, meaning "God is gracious."

Janie has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Janie

After ranking as high as #947 in 2002, Janie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Janie

• Jane Fonda
  Actress and activist
• Jane Goodall
  Primatologist and conservationist
• Jane Lynch
  Actress and comedian
• Jane Seymour
  Actress, known for 'Dr. Quinn'
• Jane Pauley
  Television journalist and anchor

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Questions about the name Janie

What does the name Janie mean?

Janie means janie is a diminutive of jane, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Janie?

Janie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Janie most popular?

Janie peaked at #947 in 2002.