Janely is a modern coinage from Spanish-speaking American families, blending Jane or Janet, feminine forms of John meaning "God is gracious", with the -ely ending heard in Nayeli and Yareli. It belongs to a group of Latina names like Yanely and Janelly that exist mainly in the United States. Janely peaked at number 1,831 in 2013 and ranks number 2,706 in 2025, with 64 births.