Rising since 2009, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Journii since 2009
Babies named Journii per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 306 |
| 2020s | 423 |
Meaning & origin
Journii is a modern coinage first recorded in U.S. data in 2009, reflecting the trend of substituting '-y' with '-ii' for a unique spelling. With a rank of 2,645 in 2025, it is a relatively rare but steadily rising choice, reaching its peak popularity in 2024. The name has a one-in-24,727 rate of use, indicating its niche appeal. Top states include South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, suggesting a regional preference in the Southeastern U.S. As a word-name variant of 'Journey', Journii fits a pattern of aspirational and modern-sounding names for girls.
Journii is a modern invention, derived from the English word 'journey' combined with the fashionable suffix '-ii' (often seen in names like Journi and Journee). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009 and has since gained modest popularity, particularly in the 2020s. The name carries an aspirational sense of travel or life path, without deeper historical roots.
Where Journii is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jour, Nii
Sibling names for Journii
Names that share Journii's style, for a brother or sister.
