Holding steady.
Popularity of Janica since 1951
Babies named Janica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 178 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Janica is a name with Slavic roots, functioning as a feminine form of Jan. Although never among the most common names in the United States, it experienced a noticeable peak in popularity in 1989, reaching its highest rank that year. Since then its usage has remained stable but low. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1951. While it has not been concentrated in any particular states, Janica fits alongside other short 'J' names and Slavic feminines. Its meaning, 'God is gracious,' connects it to a long tradition of names derived from John across many cultures.
Janica is a feminine form of Jan, a Slavic variant of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has been used in Slavic countries and also in English-speaking contexts as a variant of Janice or Janis. Its usage in the United States saw a modest peak in the 1980s, consistent with the popularity of similar 'Jan-' names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jana, Jan, Nica
Sibling names for Janica
Names that share Janica's style, for a brother or sister.
