Janie Kish

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janie Kish — Scottish
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janie Kish is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Janie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell . The surname Kish: Ben Kish (1917–1989), American National Football League player Daniel Kish (born 1966), American president of World Access for the Blind Eleanor Kish (1924–2014), American artist George Kish (1914–1989), American cartographer Jen Kish (born 1988), Canadian former rugby union player Joseph Kish (1899–1969), American set decorator Justine Kish (Svetlana Nasibulina, born 1988), American mixed martial artist Kristen Kish (born 1983), Korean-born American chef, winner of the tenth season of Top Chef, and television host Larry Kish (1941–2025), Canadian-born American National Hockey League head coac. Janie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janie

Scottish

Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .

Surname: Kish

English

Ben Kish (1917–1989), American National Football League player Daniel Kish (born 1966), American president of World Access for the Blind Eleanor Kish (1924–2014), American artist George Kish (1914–1989), American cartographer Jen Kish (born 1988), Canadian former rugby union player Joseph Kish (1899–1969), American set decorator Justine Kish (Svetlana Nasibulina, born 1988), American mixed martial artist Kristen Kish (born 1983), Korean-born American chef, winner of the tenth season of Top Chef, and television host Larry Kish (1941–2025), Canadian-born American National Hockey League head coac.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Janie Kish

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 Janie Kish:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Janie?
The first name Janie originates from Scottish. Janie Allan (1868–1968), Scottish suffragette Janie Porter Barrett (1865–1948), American social reformer, educator and welfare worker Janie Bradford (born 1939), American songwriter Katherine Jane Bryant (born 1974), American television costume designer known professionally as Janie Bryant Janie Dee (born 1962), English actress and singer Katherine Ellice (1813–1864), British diarist and artist Janie Finlay, Australian politician Janie Fricke (born 1947), American country music singer Janie Lou Gibbs (1932–2010), American serial killer Janie Jones, stage name of English singer Marion Mitchell .
When was Janie most popular?
The name Janie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kish?
The surname Kish originates from English. Ben Kish (1917–1989), American National Football League player Daniel Kish (born 1966), American president of World Access for the Blind Eleanor Kish (1924–2014), American artist George Kish (1914–1989), American cartographer Jen Kish (born 1988), Canadian former rugby union player Joseph Kish (1899–1969), American set decorator Justine Kish (Svetlana Nasibulina, born 1988), American mixed martial artist Kristen Kish (born 1983), Korean-born American chef, winner of the tenth season of Top Chef, and television host Larry Kish (1941–2025), Canadian-born American National Hockey League head coac.
What are the origins of the name Janie Kish?
The name Janie Kish combines two different traditions: the first name Janie has Scottish roots, while the surname Kish originates from English.
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