Janyce is of Latin origin and means "God is gracious." This name, though not extremely common, has been used throughout history and across various cultures. It is often considered a unique yet elegant choice for a first name. The variant spelling Janice is more widely recognized, but Janyce offers a distinctive twist on this classic name.
The name Janyce experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the century from 1918 to 2014, with a peak of 81 births in 1938 and a low of 5 births in multiple years including the most recent years recorded. The total number of births registered as Janyce during this period was 1861.