Gracious
Janica is a Slavic diminutive form of Jane or Jana, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It carries the same meaning of divine favor and grace as the classic name Joan or Jane. While rare in the United States, it is more commonly found in Central and Eastern European regions.
Less common today
Janica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,577 in 1990.
Croatian former World Cup alpine ski racer and four-time Olympic gold medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
