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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8,266 of 8,266 J-names match
J-names in 2025
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- JanzielJanziel appears to be a modern invented name of uncertain meaningModern coinage5
- JaylaaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name, possibly based on Jayla with an added 'a'Modern coinage5
- JazeOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- JaasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- JullietteOf uncertain originFrench5
- JaveriaBeloved one, or sweetheartArabic5
- JoelysJoelys is a modern feminine name, likely a blend of the names Joel and Elyse or a variant of JoyModern coinage5
- JahmiyaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage5
- JadelinOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- JaleiOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- JeilanyOf uncertain originModern coinage5
- JevaehPossibly a modern invented name, likely a feminine variant of Jevon or a creative spelling of Jevaeh, with no established meaningModern coinage5
- Jola5
- Japleen5
- Josiahs5
- Jasser5
- Jakaylee5
- Jazayah5
- Jendaya5
- Jassim5
- Jye5
- Jaylannie5
- Jassir5
- Jenniah5
- Janelie5
- Jaeley5
- Jersiah5
- Jahsi5
- Jocko5
- Julianys5
- Jepson5
- Jiani5
- Jemir5
- Jadeline5
- Jazly5
- Jubril5
- Joyful5
- Jayanni5
- Jakaylen5
- Jazaiah5
- Jessiel5
- Joplyn5
- Joelis5
- Jayoni5
- Jeimmy5
- Jion5
- Joliette5
- Jazirah5
- Jhoniel5
- Jingyi5
- Johnpeter5
- Jazya5
- Jayace5
- Janvier5
- Jasmir5
- Jaffar5
- Jassidy5
- Jaymeir5
- Jesai5
- Jovy5
- Jernei5
- Jubran5
- Jalylah5
- Jayveer5
- Jasahn5
- Jalai5
- Jurnii5
- Jayler5
- Jhanna5
- Joyah5
- Jaxcen5
- Jenil5
- Joanah5
- Jesaaelys5
- Jigme5
- Jyah5
- Josepablo5
- Jerusalema5
- Jraya5
- Jazavier5
- Jhianna5
- Jaider5
- Jaseir5
- Jassan5
- Junee5
- Jakir5
- Johnparker5
- Jeiko5
- Jervontae5
- Jeremiel5
- Jahanara5
- Jannia5
- Janvika5
- Jashlyn5
- Juliam5
- Jaysley5
- Jhonni5
- Jaeloni5
- Jahangir5
- Johani5
- Jaap5
- Jahzai5
- Jaicere5
- Jalonie5
- Jashvi5
- Jaswik5
- Jaylonni5
- Josieann5
- Jylah5
- Jahnoah5
- Jailanni5
- Jaisir5
- Jakaiven5
- Jakhyri5
- Jakyius5
- Janner5
- Jareck5
- Jaybe5
- Jayir5
- Jayzel5
- Jazurii5
- Jecoliah5
- Jermai5
- Jetsan5
- Jheyson5
- Jhoziel5
- Jiano5
- Jiayu5
- Jihaan5
- Jinyi5
- Jiyoo5
- Jorai5
- Jorvik5
- Juniee5
- Juvensley5
- Juvenson5
- JerroldA variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'English—
- JacqulineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JeroldA variant of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with the spear'English—
- Jaunitaof uncertain origin, likely a variant of Juanita, traditionally meaning 'God is gracious'Spanish—
- JaneenGod is gracious (feminine variant of John)English—
- JammieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jamie or a feminine form of JamesEnglish—
- JerrieShort form of Geraldine or Gerald, or a variant of JerryEnglish—
- JudiePraised, a feminine diminutive of JudahHebrew—
- JereShort form of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God'Hebrew—
- JannetteGod is gracious, or a variant of JanetEnglish—
- JacalynVariant of Jacqueline, a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JeanettaGod is graciousEnglish—
- JeramyAppointed by GodHebrew—
- JeaneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JeraldineFeminine form of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with the spear'English—
- JeffereyGod grants peace, or a variant spelling of Jeffrey from GeoffreyEnglish—
- JacqulynSupplanterEnglish—
- Jameof uncertain originEnglish—
- JeradVariant of Jared, possibly meaning 'he descends' in HebrewEnglish—
- JenifferWhite wave or fair phantomEnglish—
- JaneneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JackiDerived from Jack, a medieval diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JennetteGod is graciousEnglish—
- Jeramieappointed by GodHebrew—
- JarretVariant of Jarrett, itself derived from Garrett, meaning 'spear strength'English—
- JeremeyVariant of Jeremy, meaning 'appointed by God'English—
- JuleJule is a variant of Julia or Julian, ultimately from the Latin name Iulius, which is of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin—
- JanettaGod is graciousScottish—
- JaleesaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohnettaFemale diminutive of John, meaning 'God is graciousEnglish—
- JacquelyneSupplanterEnglish—
- JenellUncertainModern coinage—
- JameeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine variant of Jamie or James, possibly blending Jamie with the -ee endingModern coinage—
- JennifferOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jennifer, which is thought to mean 'white wave' or 'fair one' from the Welsh name GwenhwyfarEnglish—
- JeniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoesephA variant spelling of Joseph, meaning 'he will add' or 'may he add,' from the Hebrew verb yasafHebrew—
- JuleeDiminutive of Julia, meaning 'youthful'English—
- JermeyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JonellCombination of the name John and the popular suffix -ell, giving the meaning 'God is gracious' by extensionModern coinage—
- JustonAnglicized form of Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'English—
- JerrelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohnaGod is graciousEnglish—
- JeaneneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JacqualineSupplanter, one who takes the place of anotherEnglish—
- JannetOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Janet, itself a Scottish diminutive of Jane, meaning "God is graciousEnglish—
- JannA short form of names beginning with Jan-, often associated with God's grace or gift from GodEnglish—
- JameshaCombination of James and the popular -esha suffix, no inherent meaningModern coinage—
- JeremeVariant of Jerome, meaning 'sacred name'English—
- JeneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jadinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JolineGod has addedHebrew—
- JeneeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JohnetteGod is graciousEnglish—
- JoetteGod is gracious, or God addsEnglish—
- JesseeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JohathanAlternate spelling of Jonathan, derived from Hebrew meaning 'gift of Yahweh'Hebrew—
- JenetteGod is graciousEnglish—
- JeniceMost likely a variant of Janice, itself derived from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JustisVariant of the name Justice, meaning "fairness, righteousnessEnglish—
- JimiOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jimmy, a diminutive of James, which means 'supplanter'English—
- JarradVariant of Jared, meaning 'he descends' or 'rose' in HebrewHebrew—
- JesusaGod is salvationSpanish—
- Janyceof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Janice or a feminine form of JanEnglish—
- Jerylof uncertain originModern coinage—