Jonise is a unique and feminine name with French origins. In American English, it is pronounced as joh-NEES (/dʒoʊˈniːz/), while in French, the pronunciation is zhoh-NEEZ (/ʒoʊ.nis/). The variation Jonice may also be used. Although not extremely popular, Jonise has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. It ranked 17,280th in 2009 and had its highest rank at 7,297th in 1976. Despite its rarity, Jonise carries an air of elegance and sophistication that sets it apart from more common names.