Gracious
Janisse is a rare variant of Janice, which itself is an elaboration of Jane. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' filtered through French and English traditions.
Less common today
Janisse isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,422 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American writer and environmental activist
