Rising since 1990, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Janeli since 1989
Babies named Janeli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Janeli is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1989. As of 2025, it ranks 3,296th with 1 in 34,197 newborn girls receiving the name, and it has been rising steadily since the 1990s. Its highest popularity was recorded in 2025, suggesting growing appeal. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting broader naming trends in those states. Janeli likely blends the classic name Jane with a contemporary suffix, offering a fresh yet familiar sound.
Janeli appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the name Jane (a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious' in Hebrew) combined with a fashionable suffix like -li or -el. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and has been rising in use, particularly in California and Texas. The name may also be influenced by similar-sounding names like Janelle or Janel.
Where Janeli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jane, Neli, Jani
Sibling names for Janeli
Names that share Janeli's style, for a brother or sister.
