NAME PROFILE
Janella
Derived from the Germanic elements for 'peaceful ruler.' This name suggests a person who leads with grace, wisdom, and a harmonious spirit, balancing authority with a kind heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,968 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1940 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 64%NY — 18%OH — 7%LA — 7%PA — 4%
Notable People
Frederica von Stade (Lyric Mezzo-Soprano) · Frederica Wilson (U.S. Representative) · Frederica Sagor Maas (Silent Film Screenwriter) · Frederica of Hanover (Queen Consort of Greece) · Frederica Freyberg (Television Journalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FreddieRicaFritziRickiFreddy
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