Names that start with J
1,936 different J-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and James led them with 12,004 newborns. Compare all 8,266 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- JamesThe English form of Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Jacob, a Hebrew name traditionally explained as "holder of the heel" or "supplanterHebrew12,004
- JackA medieval English pet form of John, via Jankin and Jackin, long established as a name in its own rightEnglish8,754
- JohnFrom the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is graciousHebrew8,033
- JulianDescended from Jupiter, or belonging to the Roman gens JuliaLatin7,626
- JosephFrom the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add," the words spoken by Rachel at the birth of her son in GenesisHebrew7,315
- JacksonAn English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Jack," Jack being a medieval pet form of JohnEnglish6,597
- JacobFrom the Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as "holder of the heel" or "supplanter"Hebrew6,152
- JosiahA Hebrew name, from Yoshiyahu, usually interpreted as 'Yahweh supports' or 'Yahweh healsHebrew5,522
- JoshuaFrom the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation"Hebrew4,773
- JaydenA modern American coinage built on the fashionable Jay- sound and the -den ending shared with Aiden and HaydenModern coinage4,718
- JosephineFeminine form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, traditionally interpreted as "he will add" or "God will increaseFrench4,126
- JeremiahFrom Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually interpreted as "Yahweh will exalt" or "Yahweh will raise upHebrew3,849
- JonathanFrom the Hebrew Yehonatan, "Yahweh has given," borne in the Bible by the son of King Saul and loyal friend of DavidHebrew3,827
- JoseSpanish form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases'Spanish3,678
- JordanFrom the river Jordan, whose Hebrew name Yarden derives from yarad, "to descend" or "flow downHebrew3,235
- JaceA short form of Jason, the Greek Iason, a name the Greeks associated with iasthai, "to heal," now used as an independent nameEnglish3,091
- JaxonA modern respelling of the surname Jackson, "son of Jack," Jack being a medieval pet form of JohnModern coinage3,080
- JosieGod will add, or God increasesEnglish3,027
- JonahDoveHebrew2,867
- JasperOne who brings treasure, derived from the Persian word for a treasurerPersian2,845
- JadeJade refers to the precious green stone, associated with purity and serenitySpanish2,715
- JuniperJuniper refers to the evergreen shrub or tree of the genus JuniperusEnglish2,646
- JamesonAn English and Scottish surname meaning "son of James," adopted as a first nameEnglish2,630
- JudePraise or thanksHebrew2,477
- JulietteLittle JuliaFrench2,460
- JaxsonSon of Jack, a modern elaborated form of JackModern coinage2,365
- JuanYahweh is graciousSpanish2,318
- JayceOf uncertain originModern coinage2,230
- JasonHealer, or derived from the Greek name IasonGreek2,224
- JettBlack lignite coal, or a swift or sudden movementEnglish2,203
- JuliaFeminine form of Julius, possibly meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'Latin2,172
- JudahPraised, or maybe praised by GodHebrew2,091
- JesusGod is salvation, or Yahweh savesHebrew2,084
- JesseA biblical name usually interpreted as 'gift' or 'God exists', from the Hebrew YishaiHebrew2,074
- JuneDerived from the month of June, associated with the Roman goddess JunoLatin2,044
- JazielGod is my strengthHebrew1,789
- JoelYahweh is GodHebrew1,639
- JustinFrom the Latin name Justinus, meaning "just" or "righteous"Latin1,512
- JasmineJasmine refers to the fragrant flowering plant of the genus JasminumPersian1,481
- JaneGod is graciousEnglish1,380
- JensenSon of Jens (John), often interpreted as 'God is gracious'Scandinavian1,288
- JavierJavier means 'new house' or 'castle', derived from the Basque place name EtxaberriSpanish1,252
- JourneeModern coinage, likely derived from the word 'journey'Modern coinage1,207
- Julianayouthful or downy-beardedLatin1,203
- JeremyJeremy is an English form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'appointed by God'Hebrew1,152
- JulietYouthful or downy-bearded, as an English form of the Roman family name JuliaLiterary1,136
- JulietaYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JuliusLatin1,086
- JorgeA Spanish and Portuguese form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' from Greek georgosSpanish1,069
- JosueGod is salvation, the Spanish form of JoshuaSpanish1,026
- JoannaGod is graciousHebrew997
- JaxShort form of Jaxon or Jackson, derived from 'son of Jack'English974
- JaylenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Jay and -lenModern coinage942
- JoaquinGod will establishSpanish925
- JordynDerived from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend,' in reference to the River JordanHebrew889
- JourneyA journey or trip, signifying a life adventureModern coinage836
- JamieOriginally a Scottish diminutive of James, derived from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'Scottish824
- JayThe name Jay is usually understood as a bird name or a short form of names beginning with JEnglish818
- JaredOf uncertain originHebrew804
- JocelynOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a medieval Germanic name meaning 'a member of the Gauts' or 'little Goth'French788
- JadenGod has heard, or a modern invented name combining the sound of Jay with the popular suffix denModern coinage784
- JuliannaYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JulianLatin779
- JoyJoy, happiness, delightEnglish774
- JuliusBelonging to the Roman gens Julia, possibly derived from Greek ioulos meaning 'downy-bearded' or from Latin Iuppiter, meaning 'devoted to Jove'Latin759
- JasaiOf uncertain originModern coinage727
- JreamJream is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of the word 'dream' with a 'J' initialModern coinage725
- JalenCreated name, likely a blend of 'Jay' and 'Allen' or similar names, or inspired by the basketball player Jalen RoseModern coinage711
- JohnnyDiminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English690
- JakeSupplanter, or one who followsEnglish682
- JaylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage661
- JasiahOf uncertain originModern coinage616
- JohnathanYahweh has given (a variant of Jonathan)Hebrew594
- Joviepossibly derived from the Latin 'Iovius,' meaning 'of Jupiter' or 'joyful'Modern coinage581
- JaylaPossibly a modern combination of the prefix 'Jay-' (from names like Jay or Jayden) and the popular suffix '-la'Modern coinage569
- JazlynCombination of the sound of Jasmine with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage563
- JeffreyA variant of Geoffrey, ultimately of Germanic origin meaning "pledge of peace" or "God's peaceGerman544
- JacquelineFeminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning "supplanter" or "may God protect"French541
- JamariOf uncertain originModern coinage526
- JakaiOf uncertain originModern coinage519
- JohanGod is graciousScandinavian516
- Jimenaderived from the Basque name Semen, meaning 'son' or 'listener'Spanish515
- JenniferWhite wave, fair phantom, or smoothEnglish501
- JamirOf debated originArabic495
- JonasHebrew for 'dove', symbolizing peaceHebrew476
- JaidenGod has heardHebrew472
- Jakaripossibly a modern invented name blending Ja- (as in Jay or Jamal) with -kari, or inspired by the Swahili word meaning 'precious' (as in Kari) but with uncertain direct meaningModern coinage467
- JessieOriginally a pet form of Jessica, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds'English456
- JaimeMay God protectSpanish455
- JoanGod is graciousEnglish454
- JayceonModern coinage likely formed from the sounds of names like Jay and Jason, with no traditional etymological meaningModern coinage445
- Juliodowny-bearded or belonging to the gens JuliaLatin436
- JessicaThe name Jessica is believed to mean 'God beholds' or 'foresight', deriving from the Hebrew name YiskahHebrew424
- JoleneA modern coinage combining Jo and the suffix -lene, without a traditional meaningModern coinage423
- JoeyGod will addHebrew420
- JennaOf uncertain originEnglish418
- JaxtonCombination of the popular 'Jax' and the suffix '-ton', often interpreted as 'son of Jack'Modern coinage410
- JasielOf debated originModern coinage398
- JazminA variant spelling of Jasmine, from the name of the fragrant flowerPersian395
- JulienYouthful, downy-bearded, or belonging to the Julian familyFrench390
- JaysonSon of Jason or healerEnglish384
- JaseHealerEnglish380
- JrueShortened form of the name Jairus, of debated derivation, possibly meaning 'God enlightens' or 'he will be lifted up' in HebrewModern coinage379
- JirehThe Lord will provideHebrew378
- JahmirOf uncertain originModern coinage366
- JenesisModern spelling variant of Genesis, the Greek word meaning 'origin' or 'beginning'Modern coinage356
- JusticeJustice, meaning fairness and righteousness, derived from the Latin 'iustitia'English355
- JaniyahOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented name combining the sound of Jan- with the fashionable -iyah suffixModern coinage346
- JourniOf uncertain originModern coinage345
- JudithYehudit, Hebrew for 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman'Hebrew344
- JuniorOriginally a term meaning 'younger,' used to distinguish a son from his father of the same nameEnglish343
- JanelleGod is graciousEnglish340
- JamisonSon of JamesEnglish336
- JonesDerived from the English surname Jones, meaning 'son of JohnEnglish332
- JuliettaLittle youthful oneLatin332
- JaliyahThe exact meaning is uncertain, but it is likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Aaliyah and the popular -jah suffixModern coinage324
- JaxxonSon of Jack, though often chosen for its modern, edgy sound rather than literal meaningModern coinage318
- JemmaOf debated originEnglish313
- JohannaYahweh is graciousHebrew309
- JulieYouthful, soft-haired, or descended from Jove (Jupiter)Latin308
- JaelMountain goat or ibexHebrew304
- JesiahGod is salvationHebrew303
- JettsonSon of Jett, from the modern coinage JettModern coinage300
- JeffersonSon of JeffreyEnglish298
- JoviOf uncertain originModern coinage294
- JimmyDiminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows'English291
- JerichoCity of the moon or fragrant placeHebrew289
- JeremiasGod will upliftHebrew286
- JedidiahBeloved of the LordHebrew279
- Jaggerof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the surname Jagger, which may denote a peddler or carrier of goodsEnglish269
- JeanGod is graciousHebrew264
- JerryJerry is a diminutive of Gerald, Jerome, or Jeremiah, carrying the meanings 'ruler with the spear', 'sacred name', or 'Yahweh will exalt' depending on the original formEnglish262
- JiannaUsually considered a blend of the names Jane and Anna, suggesting 'God is gracious' and 'grace' respectivelyModern coinage262
- JazmineA modern spelling variant of Jasmine, referring to the fragrant flowering plantModern coinage255
- JayceeCombination of the initials J and C, often used as a diminutive or given nameModern coinage255
- JaslynAs a modern coinage, Jaslyn likely combines the sound of Jasmine or Jocelyn with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage254
- JoelleJehovah is GodFrench253
- JudsonSon of Judd, from the given name Judd, a short form of JordanEnglish252
- JairoHe shines, or God enlightens, depending on interpretationHebrew251
- JiraiyaOf uncertain originJapanese250
- JosiasGod supportsHebrew247
- JonGod is graciousHebrew246
- JethroOf uncertain meaningHebrew245
- JalaniOf uncertain originModern coinage244
- JoliePrettyFrench243
- JubileeA time of celebration and rejoicing, derived from the Hebrew word yobel, referring to a ram's horn used to announce the jubilee yearEnglish234
- JoyceDerived from a Norman French masculine name Josse, probably meaning 'lord' from a Breton termEnglish233
- JazlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage233
- JunoQueen of the heavens, goddess of marriage and childbirthLatin233
- JoeA short form of Joseph, ultimately meaning 'he will add' in HebrewEnglish230
- JaylinModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay (from Jason or a bird name) and the popular suffix -linModern coinage228
- JoziahGod supports, God healsModern coinage221
- JadielGod is my judge, or God has heardHebrew220
- JulesOf uncertain originFrench219
- JayleenModern feminine name, likely a blend of Jay (from Jason or Jay) and the popular suffix -leen (as in Eileen or Jolene)Modern coinage218
- JulissaA feminine name of Spanish origin, likely a variant of Julia or Julie, meaning 'youthful'Spanish205
- JerseyPlace name referring to the island of Jersey in the English Channel, or the breed of dairy cattle originating thereModern coinage204
- JadaOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'wise' in Hebrew or derived from the gemstone jadeEnglish195
- JaxxA modern spelling variant of Jax, itself a short form of Jackson or a coinage based on the letter combinationModern coinage195
- JovanniGod is graciousItalian191
- JaydaPossibly a feminine form of Jay, or a variant of Jada/JadeModern coinage187
- JuanaGod is graciousSpanish185
- JanaGod is graciousHebrew181
- JordyDiminutive of Jordan, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend', referring to the River JordanEnglish179
- Jillianyouthful, downy-beardedEnglish177
- JabariOf uncertain origin, possibly from Swahili meaning 'brave' or 'fearless'African172
- JayleeA modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular prefix Jay- and the suffix -lee, without a traditional meaningModern coinage171
- JairGod will shineHebrew170
- JamalBeauty, handsomeness, graceArabic169
- JavonOf uncertain originModern coinage169
- JaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage169
- JanieGod is gracious, feminine diminutive of JaneEnglish168
- JovaniPossibly a variant of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian168
- JheneOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern respelling of Jane or an invented nameModern coinage168
- Jahkaiof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Jah (possibly referencing the Rastafarian term for God) and Kai (from various origins meaning 'sea' or 'forgiveness')Modern coinage167
- JahzielGod is my strength, a variant of JahzeelHebrew166
- JayleneCombination of Jay and the popular suffix -lene, suggesting a blend of the blue jay bird or the name Jay with names like Marlene or JoleneModern coinage162
- JetDerived from the English word for a black, lustrous mineral, or from the aircraftModern coinage160
- JruOf uncertain originModern coinage159
- JeromeSacred nameGreek158
- Jasminjasmine flower, a fragrant climbing plant with white or yellow flowersPersian155
- JahsehOf uncertain originModern coinage155
- JaydeVariant spelling of Jade, referring to the green gemstone, symbolizing purity and protectionEnglish154
- JadonGod has heard, derived from the Hebrew name YadonHebrew153
- JunieA feminine diminutive of June, referring to the month of JuneEnglish152
- JewelA precious stone, especially a cut and polished gemEnglish150
- JourneiA modern invented name, likely derived from the English word 'journey'Modern coinage149
- JackieGod is graciousEnglish148
- JeriahJeriah is a biblical name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'taught by God' or 'God will throwHebrew147
- JennyOriginally a diminutive of Jennifer, itself from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'fair one' or 'white phantom'Welsh142
- JoselynA variant spelling of Jocelyn, possibly meaning 'a member of the Gauts' or 'little Goth'English142
- JuliethVariant of Juliet, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded', derived from the Roman family name JuliusEnglish142
- JaiVictorySanskrit141
- JensonSon of Jen, a variant of Jenkin (meaning 'little John')English140
- JannahGarden of Paradise, from the Arabic word for garden or paradiseArabic140
- JadJad is an Arabic name meaning 'excellence' or 'generosity'Arabic139
- JeslyOf debated originModern coinage136
- JakobSupplanter, or one who followsHebrew135
- JaireOf uncertain originModern coinage135
- JelaniMighty, powerfulAfrican134
- JournieModern invented name, possibly from the word journeyModern coinage131
- Jiyalife or beloved, derived from the Sanskrit word 'jīva'Sanskrit129