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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- JerradOf uncertain originHebrew—
- JuleneyouthfulLatin—
- JuniousOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JacquettaMay be a feminine diminutive of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JeffieDiminutive of Jeffrey or JeffersonEnglish—
- JamaOf uncertain originArabic—
- JamekaModern invented name, possibly a blend of James and Mika or a variant of JamikaModern coinage—
- JoannieGod is graciousEnglish—
- JocelineOf debated originEnglish—
- JonpaulJonpaul is a modern compound name combining Jon, an English form of John (meaning 'God is gracious'), and Paul (meaning 'small' or 'humble')English—
- JamaicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerredVariant of Jared, possibly meaning 'he descends' in HebrewHebrew—
- JaneanGod is graciousEnglish—
- JacquieSupplanterFrench—
- JohneyShort form of John, meaning 'God is gracious', though Johney itself is a rare variant spellingEnglish—
- JeannettaGod is gracious, a feminine diminutive of JeanneEnglish—
- JonathenGod has given, a variant spelling of JonathanHebrew—
- JenneferFair one, white wave, or phantomEnglish—
- JessecaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JesusitaFemale diminutive form of Jesus, meaning 'God is salvation'Spanish—
- Jerardospear ruler or brave with the spearSpanish—
- JerikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohanneGod is graciousFrench—
- JerreOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaridOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamikaPossibly a modern feminine coinage, blending 'Jamie' with the popular suffix '-ka'Modern coinage—
- JackquelineA variant spelling of Jacqueline, ultimately derived from the French feminine form of Jacques (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'French—
- JohnathenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaymiDerived from the name Jay, often considered a feminine variant of James or a respelling of JaimeEnglish—
- JeroneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JunitaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- JacqueleneSupplanter, or one who takes the place of anotherFrench—
- JennellOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Jennifer and -ell, or a variant of JanelleEnglish—
- JonniGod is graciousEnglish—
- JerilynnA combination of Jerry and Lynn, with Jerry being a diminutive of Gerald or Jerome, and Lynn referring to a lake or waterfallModern coinage—
- JoeannGod is graciousEnglish—
- JessycaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JerrilynModern coinage combining Jerry and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage—
- JesikaModern spelling variant of Jessica, a name originally coined by Shakespeare, possibly derived from a biblical name meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'Modern coinage—
- Jeaniceof uncertain originEnglish—
- JohnsieDiminutive of John, meaning 'God is graciousEnglish—
- JerrettVariant of Garrett, which is an English surname derived from the given name Gerard, meaning 'spear strength'English—
- JobyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JennineWhite wave, fair oneEnglish—
- JaleneOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining the sounds of names like Jay and LynnModern coinage—
- JonetteGod is graciousEnglish—
- JahmalOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JosephusJehovah has addedLatin—
- JarridLikely a variant of Jarrod or Jared, ultimately meaning 'rose' or 'descending' in Hebrew, though its exact meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- Jestinof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Justin or a modern coinage blending Jason and JustinModern coinage—
- JakiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoaneGod is graciousHebrew—
- JozlynUncertainModern coinage—
- JakebA variant spelling of Jacob, traditionally meaning 'supplanter' in HebrewHebrew—
- JefforyVariant of Jeffrey, which is from a medieval form of Geoffrey, of uncertain origin but possibly meaning 'peaceful pledge' from Germanic elementsEnglish—
- JorjeOf uncertain originSpanish—
- JoliPretty or cheerful, derived from the French word 'joli'French—
- JazzmynModern respelling of Jasmine, ultimately from Persian via Greek meaning 'jasmine flower'Modern coinage—
- JaimiA modern respelling of Jamie, traditionally a Scottish diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'Scottish—
- JerlineLikely a variant of Geraldine, meaning 'ruler with a spear', though uncertainEnglish—
- JamyModern diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter', or a feminine variant of JamieModern coinage—
- JohnneyProbably a variant spelling of Johnny, a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JeneenVariant of Janine, a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JaneseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JennelleModern elaborated form of Jenny or Jenna, ultimately from Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one'Modern coinage—
- JordannOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jordan, which means 'flow down' or 'descend' in HebrewEnglish—
- JencarlosA modern name combining Jen (from Jennifer or Jennifer) and Carlos, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' via the Carlos componentModern coinage—
- JelisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JockA Scottish shortening of John, used as a generic term for a Scotsman or a nickname for a sporty personScottish—
- JerridA modern variant of Jared, which traditionally suggests descent or rule, but the meaning here is loosely inherited from the originalModern coinage—
- JennaferOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JazmenUncertainModern coinage—
- JeanettGod is graciousEnglish—
- JosiephineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacqualynSupplanterModern coinage—
- JamillahBeautiful, lovelyArabic—
- JerardSpear-brave, or of uncertain originEnglish—
- JanaleeA modern coinage combining Jane and Lee, with no inherent meaningModern coinage—
- Jorettaof uncertain originEnglish—
- JannettOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JeffrieVariant of Jeffrey, meaning 'peace of God' or 'divine peace' from the Germanic GodfreyEnglish—
- JarrelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jestineof uncertain originEnglish—
- JolandaViolet flowerItalian—
- JolindaLikely a combination of the names Jo (from Josephine) and Linda, or a variant of JoleneModern coinage—
- JonthanOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jonathan, which means 'gift of Yahweh' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JenayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerelynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JodeneCombination of the names Jo (a diminutive of Josephine) and the popular suffix -dene, often interpreted as 'praised' or 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- JanayeDerived from the name Jane, itself a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious' in HebrewEnglish—
- JanishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements such as Jane or Jan with the popular suffix -ishaModern coinage—
- JerleneProbably a feminine elaboration of Jerry, itself a diminutive of names like Gerald or JeromeModern coinage—
- JacobieDerived from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heelModern coinage—
- JimmeyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jimmy, which is a diminutive of JamesEnglish—
- Judythwoman from JudeaEnglish—
- JemalVariant of Jamal, meaning 'beauty' or 'handsomeness' in ArabicArabic—
- JonettaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JericoOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the biblical city of JerichoModern coinage—
- JannellVariant of Janelle, derived from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JuluisA variant spelling of Julius, traditionally derived from the Roman family name Iulius, with uncertain meaning, possibly 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin—
- JacklinGod is graciousEnglish—
- JacquiSupplanter, or may refer to the hyacinth flowerFrench—
- JeaneenA combination of Jean (God is gracious) and the suffix -een, forming a diminutive or feminine variantModern coinage—
- JonothanGod has given, a variant spelling of JonathanHebrew—
- JohnnyeGod is graciousEnglish—
- JeanellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacquelynneSupplanterFrench—
- JavonnaPossibly a modern feminine coinage blending elements of names like Javon and Donna, or a variant of Javon with a feminine suffixModern coinage—
- JoellynCombination of Jo and LynEnglish—
- JeridOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanniferOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JamyeDerived from the name Jamie, which is a variant of James, traditionally meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JinnieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JordannaA feminine elaboration of Jordan, originally referring to the River Jordan, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'descend' or 'flow downEnglish—
- JerraldVariant of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with the spear'English—
- JasmaineA respelled variant of Jasmine, meaning "jasmine flowerEnglish—
- JameciaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JinnyVariant of Jenny, originally a pet form of Jane or Jean, ultimately from Latin Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JolisaA modern compound name, likely combining the prefixes Jo- (from names like Josephine) and LisaModern coinage—
- JodellCombination of Jo and Dell, likely a modern coinage with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JawonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeneaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine name formed from the sounds of names like Gina, Jenna, or JaneaModern coinage—
- JenileeCombination of Jenny and Lee, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one' via Jenny, and 'meadow' or 'clearing' via LeeModern coinage—
- JilianOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JamicaModern coinage, likely a phonetic respelling of Jamaica or a combination of the sounds from names like Jamie and JessicaModern coinage—
- JeneanGod is graciousEnglish—
- JonitaProbably a feminine elaboration of Jon or a variant of Juanita, thus derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- JaritzaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending elements from Spanish and other languagesModern coinage—
- JohnthanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaquitaVariant of Jacinta, derived from the Spanish name Jacinta, meaning 'hyacinth' (the flower)Spanish—
- JanyiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakieDerived from Jack, a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JaquettaOriginally a feminine diminutive of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'English—
- Jameseof uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of JamesModern coinage—
- JosuaYahweh is salvationHebrew—
- JeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jefreypeaceful ruler, from the Germanic elements 'gawia' (territory) and 'fridu' (peace), though commonly associated with GeoffreyEnglish—
- JaylinnA modern combination of Jay (from names like Jason or Jay) and the trendy suffix -linn, likely intended as a variant of Jaylin or JaylynnModern coinage—
- JarydOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacqlynA modern variant spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'Modern coinage—
- JerimyVariant of Jeremy, meaning 'appointed by God'English—
- JermalOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoletteA modern feminine diminutive of Jo or Jolie, often conveying 'pretty' or 'cheerful'Modern coinage—
- JosalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoselitoGod will increase or God addsSpanish—
- JaniraProbably a variant of Janira, a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Yochana, meaning 'God is gracious'Spanish—
- JoelynA modern coinage blending elements of Jo and Lynn, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JamahlHandsome, beautifulArabic—
- JaliciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessamynOften interpreted as a variant of Jasmine, meaning "jasmine flower" from Persian, but the spelling is a modern English inventionModern coinage—
- JackeyGod is graciousEnglish—
- JameshiaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JaleenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JemelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohnaeGod is gracious, but this modern spelling is a phonetic elaboration of the name JohnEnglish—
- JermaneVariant of Germaine, meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany'English—
- JennaleeCombination of Jenna (a variant of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one') and Lee (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing')Modern coinage—
- JermyDerived from Jeremy, meaning 'appointed by God'English—
- JamilleOf debated originModern coinage—
- JavarOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Java or JavanModern coinage—
- JamyiaModern invented name, likely blending elements of names like Jamal, Jay, or MiaModern coinage—
- JoneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JacquilineOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jacqueline, which is the French feminine form of Jacques, ultimately from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' in HebrewFrench—
- JulaineProbably a feminine elaboration of Jul(ian) or a blend of Julie and Elaine, often interpreted as 'youthful' or 'sky'Modern coinage—
- JamishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JarrydOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Jared or JarrodModern coinage—
- JocieVariant of Jocelyn, possibly derived from the Germanic name Gautelen, meaning 'little Goth' or from a diminutive of JoyceEnglish—
- JonelCombination of John and -el suffix, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JakeriaInvented name, likely a blend of Jake and the popular suffix -eria/-riaModern coinage—
- JohnatanGod has given, a variant of JonathanHebrew—
- JalessaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeanneneGod is graciousFrench—
- Jerleanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessilynGod beholdsEnglish—
- JavonneOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JozlynnModern elaboration of Joslyn, itself a feminine form of Jocelyn, of debated originModern coinage—
- JannineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeannettGod is graciousEnglish—
- JaelonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamesiaPerhaps a feminine elaboration of James, meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- Jancarloof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jamilynmodern coinage, probably a blend of Jamie and LynnModern coinage—
- JahmelOf debated originModern coinage—
- JaylnCombination of Jay and the popular suffix -lyn, a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- Janniceof uncertain originEnglish—
- JananHeart, soulArabic—
- JenettaLittle JaneEnglish—
- JacqulinSupplanter, or one who replacesFrench—
- JaroldVariant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'English—
- Jalesaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeanannCombination of Jean and Ann, likely meaning 'God is gracious' (from Jean) and 'favored grace' (from Ann)English—
- JoclynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaneceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakelinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JennipherWhite wave, fair phantomWelsh—
- JaspreetOne who is victorious and beloved, or praised for victorySanskrit—
- JerameyAppointed by GodEnglish—
- JilleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanithOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaccobSupplanter, from the biblical name JacobModern coinage—