Janice Sides

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Sides — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Sides 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 Sides: Christie Sides (born 1977), American basketball head coach Doug Sides (born 1942), American jazz drummer Francis Sides (1913–1943), Australian cricketer Hampton Sides (born 1962), American historian, writer and journalist Jeremy Sides, American scuba diver and civilian crime investigator John H. Sides (1904–1978), United States Navy admiral John M. Sides, American political scientist Marilyn Sides, American writer Shawn Sides, American voice actress 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: Sides

English

Christie Sides (born 1977), American basketball head coach Doug Sides (born 1942), American jazz drummer Francis Sides (1913–1943), Australian cricketer Hampton Sides (born 1962), American historian, writer and journalist Jeremy Sides, American scuba diver and civilian crime investigator John H. Sides (1904–1978), United States Navy admiral John M. Sides, American political scientist Marilyn Sides, American writer Shawn Sides, American voice actress

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Sides?
The surname Sides originates from English. Christie Sides (born 1977), American basketball head coach Doug Sides (born 1942), American jazz drummer Francis Sides (1913–1943), Australian cricketer Hampton Sides (born 1962), American historian, writer and journalist Jeremy Sides, American scuba diver and civilian crime investigator John H. Sides (1904–1978), United States Navy admiral John M. Sides, American political scientist Marilyn Sides, American writer Shawn Sides, American voice actress
What are the origins of the name Janice Sides?
The name Janice Sides combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sides originates from English.
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