NAME PROFILE
Pearly
Derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'; Janese describes a spirited and resilient individual who possesses an innate ability to inspire others with their warmth and kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,897 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1959 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 54%NC — 15%MS — 12%SC — 10%TX — 8%
Notable People
Janese Swanson (Inventor and Entrepreneur behind the Carmen Sandiego series) · Janese Free (Academic Researcher and Professor of Sociology) · Janese Bennett (Inspirational Author and Leadership Coach) · Janese Jackson-Price (Communications Professional and Community Advocate) · Janese Clarke (Multimedia Journalist and Television News Producer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JanJanieNeseJJ
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