Gracious
Janise is a modern phonetic variant of Janice, which itself is an elaboration of Jane. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While it gained some use in the mid-20th century, it remains a rare alternative to more traditional forms.
Less common today
Janise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,579 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American contemporary artist known for encaustic painting
