Janell is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as juh-NEL (/dʒəˈnɛl/). Variations of the name include Janelle and Jenelle. Janell has been a moderately popular name for baby girls in the United States over the past century. In recent years, it has ranked between 2000 and 5000 in terms of occurrence. The peak popularity for Janell was in the late 1970s and early 1980s when it ranked within the top 300 names for newborn girls. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Janell remains a charming choice for parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their daughters.
Janell Cannon is an American children's author and illustrator best known for her book Stellaluna, which has been translated into 30 languages and is considered one of the best children's books of all time. |