Janiki Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Hanswalde.
The place is now called Janiki Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Hanswalde | German Empire | Mohrungen | 1939 |
| Janiki Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Morąg | 1945 |
| Janiki Wielkie | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |