Janella, of Latin origin, is a captivating and distinctive given name for females. It is derived from the Latin word 'Ianua', meaning 'door'. This name was popularized in the 19th century, likely due to its association with the popular Italian opera 'Martha' by Friedrich von Flotow, where it was used as a character's name. The name Janella offers a unique and elegant option for parents seeking an unusual yet beautiful name for their daughter.
The name Janella has seen varying popularity over the past century, with a significant surge in usage starting around the late 1940s and peaking in the early to mid-1950s. Between 1951 and 1957, there were consistently high numbers of births each year, ranging from 21 to 37, indicating that Janella was quite popular during this period. However, since then, its popularity has fluctuated considerably, with fewer than 30 births per year recorded in most years since the late 1950s. Despite this, there have been several spikes in popularity for the name over the past few decades, such as in 2019 when it saw a notable increase to 32 births. Overall, Janella has had a total of 1941 births recorded since 1917.