Janice Keefe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Keefe — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Keefe is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Janice is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant. The surname Keefe: Surname: Adam Keefe (basketball) (born 1970), American basketball player Adam Keefe (ice hockey) (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player Anne Keefe (theatre director), American theatre director Bobby Keefe (1882–1964), American baseball player Brian Keefe, American basketball coach Daniel Keefe (1852–1929), American labor leader Dave Keefe (1897–1978), American baseball player David Keefe (born 1957), English footballer Denis Keefe (born 1958), British ambassador to Serbia Dylan Keefe (born 1970), American musician Emmett Keefe (1893–1965), American football player Frank Bateman Keefe (1887–19. Janice is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 442K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janice

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.

Surname: Keefe

English

Surname: Adam Keefe (basketball) (born 1970), American basketball player Adam Keefe (ice hockey) (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player Anne Keefe (theatre director), American theatre director Bobby Keefe (1882–1964), American baseball player Brian Keefe, American basketball coach Daniel Keefe (1852–1929), American labor leader Dave Keefe (1897–1978), American baseball player David Keefe (born 1957), English footballer Denis Keefe (born 1958), British ambassador to Serbia Dylan Keefe (born 1970), American musician Emmett Keefe (1893–1965), American football player Frank Bateman Keefe (1887–19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janice Keefe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janice Keefe:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Janice?
The first name Janice originates from Hebrew. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.
When was Janice most popular?
The name Janice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Keefe?
The surname Keefe originates from English. Surname: Adam Keefe (basketball) (born 1970), American basketball player Adam Keefe (ice hockey) (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player Anne Keefe (theatre director), American theatre director Bobby Keefe (1882–1964), American baseball player Brian Keefe, American basketball coach Daniel Keefe (1852–1929), American labor leader Dave Keefe (1897–1978), American baseball player David Keefe (born 1957), English footballer Denis Keefe (born 1958), British ambassador to Serbia Dylan Keefe (born 1970), American musician Emmett Keefe (1893–1965), American football player Frank Bateman Keefe (1887–19.
What are the origins of the name Janice Keefe?
The name Janice Keefe combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Keefe originates from English.
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