Girl Name
Janet
"God's gracious gift. Diminutive of Jane/Jeanette, expressing divine favor."
Ranked #2441 for girls
About the Name Janet
Meaning
God's gracious gift. Diminutive of Jane/Jeanette, expressing divine favor.
Origin
HebrewGender
Girl
First Letter
JGirl Rank
#2441
Janet is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God's gracious gift. Diminutive of Jane/Jeanette, expressing divine favor." and Currently ranked #2441 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
#167828 1950
#89549 1960
#24551 1970
#13672 1980
#9707 1990
#5501 2000
#1905 2010
#458 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Janet
- JJ Janet Jackson (singer)
- JR Janet Reno (attorney general)