Gracious
A diminutive of Jane, which is the feminine form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. While once a popular standalone name in the early 20th century, it is now more commonly used as a nickname.
Less common today
Janie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #667 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' · Their Eyes Were Watching God
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