Jannely
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Janette and Lily.
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Jannely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jannely today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jannely births was 2014 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jannely. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
2014
21 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,638
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jannely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jannely from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jannely by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jannely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jannelys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jannely
The name Jannely is a relatively modern creation, likely derived from a combination of the names Jane and Lily. Its origins are uncertain, but it appears to have emerged as a unique given name in the late 20th century.
While the name Jannely itself does not have any documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component names Jane and Lily have rich histories and origins.
The name Jane is an English variant of the French name Jeanne, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan or Yohannah, meaning "God is gracious." Jane has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries and has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including Jane Austen (1775-1817), the renowned English novelist, and Jane Addams (1860-1935), the American social worker and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Lily, on the other hand, is a English name derived from the flower of the same name. The lily has been a symbol of purity and innocence in various cultures and has been associated with various religious and mythological figures, such as the Virgin Mary in Christianity and the goddess Hera in Greek mythology.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jannely is Jannely Quintero, a Venezuelan actress born in 1984. While there are no other notable historical figures specifically named Jannely, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Latin American countries.
Some other individuals who have borne the name Jannely include Jannely Almonte, a Dominican-American singer and songwriter; Jannely Arroyo, a Puerto Rican basketball player; Jannely Farías, a Venezuelan model; and Jannely Navarro, a Honduran beauty queen.
While the name Jannely may not have a long and storied history like many other given names, its modern origins and unique blend of traditional names make it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that reflects both familiarity and individuality.
People
Jannely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jannely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jannely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jannely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jannely going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 970,975 US residents.
Is Jannely a common name?
We classify Jannely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 358 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jannely most popular?
The single biggest year for Jannely was 2014, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jannely is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jannely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jannely in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.