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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- JaleciaThe name is a modern American coinage and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JalysaA modern invented name, likely a blend of Jala or Jalen with the popular suffix -ysa, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JoshuwaModern respelling of Joshua, traditionally meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'Modern coinage—
- JavidEternal, immortalPersian—
- JermayneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Germain or a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- JohnnVariation of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- Jylof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jill or a modern coinage from the initials JEnglish—
- Jacilynof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaymaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeramiModern coinage, likely a variant of Jeremy, itself derived from Jeremiah meaning 'appointed by God'Modern coinage—
- JahnGod is gracious, from the German form of Johannes, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name YochananGerman—
- JamieeProbably a feminine variant of Jamie, which itself is a Scottish diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'Scottish—
- JaquaviusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaelynneModern name, likely a combination of Jay and Lynn, meaning no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JasimineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessciaVariant of Jessica, possibly meaning 'God beholds' in HebrewEnglish—
- JocilynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JearldineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JarmaineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacolynA modern feminine name coined as a variant of Jacqueline, ultimately derived from French Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- JanathanVariant of Jonathan, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'Yahweh has given'Hebrew—
- Jeorgefarmer, earthworkerEnglish—
- JasinOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Jawanaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JovanieModern elaborated form of Jovan, ultimately from Latin Iovianus, meaning 'of JupiterModern coinage—
- JeananneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JermarcusCombination of Jerome and Marcus, likely intended to blend their meanings: 'sacred name' (Jerome) and 'dedicated to Mars' (Marcus)Modern coinage—
- JaylynneJaylynne is a modern invented name, typically a blend of the sounds "Jay" (from names like Jayden or Jason) and "-lynne" (a popular feminine suffix from names like Lynn or Evelyn)Modern coinage—
- Jeaniaof uncertain originEnglish—
- JahiraOf uncertain originArabic—
- JeanenneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JerrilynnDerived from the names Jerry and Lynn, suggesting a blend of 'spear ruler' (from Gerald) and 'lake' (from Welsh llyn)Modern coinage—
- JiselaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- Jermineof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Germaine or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JustynaJustyna is a Polish feminine form of Justin, derived from Latin meaning 'just' or 'fair'Slavic—
- JaymonPossibly a modern combination of Jay and the suffix -mon, or an altered form of JermaineModern coinage—
- JarianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoyleneModern coinage blending Joy with the popular suffix -lene, suggesting happinessModern coinage—
- Jacquelinaa feminine elaboration of Jacqueline, ultimately derived from Jacques, the French form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'French—
- JaydenceA modern invented name, likely a blend of Jay (from Jason or a prefix) and the popular suffix -dence, modeled after names like CadenceModern coinage—
- JeanclaudeCombination of Jean (God is gracious) and Claude (lame), or a French compound nameFrench—
- JiselOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoanetteGod is graciousEnglish—
- JakelynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JasmaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jeannyof uncertain originEnglish—
- Jaalaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JozelynVariant spelling of Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a Germanic name meaning 'member of the Gauts' or 'little Goth', or from a Breton name meaning 'lord'English—
- Jadrienof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JennaeModern spelling variant of Jenny or Jenna, often considered a combination of Jennifer and the suffix -aeModern coinage—
- JamesmichaelA combination of the names James and Michael, both of biblical originModern coinage—
- JaniquaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaykeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JestinaDerived from Justina, meaning 'just' or 'righteous'English—
- JaimesonSon of JamesEnglish—
- JarmarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanesPerhaps a variant or respelling of James, meaning 'supplanter' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JovaughnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JomoOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'burning spear' or 'he who leads' in KikuyuAfrican—
- JaskaranOne who does the Lord's workSanskrit—
- JullianaA modern spelling variant of Juliana, meaning 'youthful' or 'of the family of the Julii'Modern coinage—
- Janeishaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining Jane (feminine form of John) with the fashionable suffix -isha or -eshaModern coinage—
- JaymzA modern invented spelling of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- JazShort form of Jasmine or Jazz, evoking the music genreModern coinage—
- JenyVariant spelling of Jenny, originally a diminutive of Jane or Jennifer, meaning 'God is gracious' (Hebrew) or 'white wave' (Cornish)English—
- JossalynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaneciaCoined as a variant of Janice or Janessa, with no established independent meaningModern coinage—
- JadarriusModern coinage, likely formed from the sounds of names like Jaden and Darius, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- JanisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JadeaJadea is a modern invented name, likely a combination of the gemstone name Jade and the popular suffix -ea or -iaModern coinage—
- JamailOf uncertain originArabic—
- JereleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JosecarlosCombination of Jose and Carlos, where Jose means 'God will add' and Carlos is a Spanish form of Charles, meaning 'free man'Spanish—
- JamilexLikely a modern coinage combining elements of Jamila (Arabic for 'beautiful') and the suffix -lex, popular in contemporary UModern coinage—
- JessiciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JearlineOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Geraldine or a combination of Jean and CarolineEnglish—
- JodeenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining Jo- (from Josephine or Johanna) with the feminine suffix -deenModern coinage—
- JovannieLikely a modern elaboration of the name Giovanni, itself meaning 'God is gracious' in ItalianModern coinage—
- JosphOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'He will add'Hebrew—
- JunellOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine diminutive or variation of names like June or JuanitaModern coinage—
- JacklineGod is gracious or Yahweh is gracious (by association with Jacqueline, a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob)English—
- JacquilynOf uncertain derivationModern coinage—
- Jesalyna modern elaboration of Jessica, possibly reinforced by names like Rosalyn or GiselleModern coinage—
- JocobJocob is a misspelling or variant spelling of Jacob, which means 'holder of the heel' or 'supplanter' in HebrewHebrew—
- JazmanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JennilynCombination of Jennifer and Lynn, likely meaning 'fair phantom' or 'white wave'Modern coinage—
- JonathaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohntaeCombination of John and Tae, with John meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' and Tae often interpreted as 'great' or 'big' in Korean contexts, though the overall meaning is a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JilliannOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Jillian/Jillianne, which is derived from the Latin name Juliana, meaning 'youthful'Modern coinage—
- JshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JabierOf uncertain originSpanish—
- JudyannCombination of Judy and Ann, drawing from the meanings of those names: Judy meaning 'praised' (from Judith) and Ann meaning 'grace' (from Hannah)English—
- JamichealCombination of the names Jamal and MichaelModern coinage—
- JavontayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaddenFormed from the sound of the popular name Jayden, with no inherent meaningModern coinage—
- JensineGod is graciousScandinavian—
- JarelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JimmiDiminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JustiseJustice, fairness, righteousnessModern coinage—
- Jacqulynnof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JancyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JermarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JermieVariant of Jeremy, from Jeremiah, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'may Yahweh exaltEnglish—
- JaniferCombination of Jan and Jennifer, or a variant of Jennifer meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'English—
- JatavionA modern invented name, likely combining sounds from names like Jatarius or Davion with the fashionable -ion suffixModern coinage—
- JayleanModern coinage, likely a blend of Jay and the popular suffix -leenModern coinage—
- JuliahYouthfulEnglish—
- JannettaGod is gracious (feminine variant of John)English—
- JayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JodelleDerived from the name Jo, possibly blended with the fashionable -elle suffixModern coinage—
- JackeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanesaProbably a blend of Jane and Luisa or similar namesModern coinage—
- JerettVariant of Garrett or Jared, possibly meaning 'spear strength' or 'descending'English—
- JamariahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JasmynnA respelling of Jasmine, which refers to the climbing plant with fragrant flowers, from Persian yasminModern coinage—
- JemarcusOf uncertain origin, likely a modern American coinage combining Ja- (from names like James or Jason) with MarcusModern coinage—
- JeneferOf uncertain origin, likely a variant spelling of Jennifer, which is traditionally derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white fairyWelsh—
- JakaylahInvented name, often interpreted as a blend of 'Ja-' (from names like Jayla or Jada) and 'Kayla'Modern coinage—
- JermyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JordyneModern feminine variant of Jordan, likely meaning 'flow down' or 'descend'Modern coinage—
- Janeala blend of Jane and names ending in -al, such as Joann or JanelleModern coinage—
- JackilynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending Jack and LynnModern coinage—
- JaelanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JatinOne who is victorious or victorious in battleSanskrit—
- JoenathanCombination of Joe and Jonathan, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JabreaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JovonteOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements of names like Jovan and Dante or a variant of JeovanteModern coinage—
- JavarionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JavaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaidynnModern coinage, likely a respelling of Jayden, itself a late 20th century invention combining the initial J with the fashionable suffix -aydenModern coinage—
- JamiletteOf uncertain origin, likely a modern elaborated form of Jamie or a variant of JulietteModern coinage—
- Jerrolof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Gerald or JeraldEnglish—
- JaneyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaquesSupplanter, from the French form of JamesFrench—
- JawannaModern invented name, possibly derived from the sounds of names like Joanne or Diane with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- Jalieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jasmanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JenniceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JennieferVariant of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair phantom' from Welsh originEnglish—
- Jungof uncertain originGerman—
- JeidyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JdenModern invented name, likely a variant of Jayden, which is a modern coinage blending Jay and the suffix -denModern coinage—
- JondavidCombination of Jon and David, thus carrying the meanings 'God is gracious' (Jon) and 'beloved' (David)Modern coinage—
- JsonA modern coinage, often considered a variant of JasonModern coinage—
- JerimyahModern invented name, likely a variant or respelling of Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JerieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JewelleDerived from the English word for a precious stone, likely a feminine variant of JewelEnglish—
- JullienOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JewelianaA modern elaboration of Jewel or Julian(a), combining the idea of a gem with a feminine suffixModern coinage—
- JaliseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JayleyA modern invented name, likely a combination of the initial J with the fashionable suffix -leyModern coinage—
- JacobaSupplanterHebrew—
- JahquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JammalVariant of Jamal, meaning 'beauty' in ArabicArabic—
- JessicahOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Joneeof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Joanie or a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- JassminJasmine flower, from the Persian word 'yasmin'Modern coinage—
- JavarusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamesaA feminine elaboration of James, possibly meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'Modern coinage—
- Jildaof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of HildaEnglish—
- JazmarieLikely a combination of the names Jasmine and MarieModern coinage—
- JadineOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JavedEternal, immortal, or everlastingPersian—
- JayonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JillyanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaymisonSon of James, or a modern respelling of JamisonModern coinage—
- JepthaOf debated originHebrew—
- JhordanVariant of Jordan, meaning 'flow down' or 'descend,' referring to the River JordanHebrew—
- JazzelleModern invented name, likely a combination of the musical term 'jazz' and the popular suffix '-elle', suggesting 'like jazz'Modern coinage—
- JerisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JhovannyGod is graciousModern coinage—
- JohnnathanCombination of John and Jonathan, thus inheriting the meanings 'God is gracious' (from John) and 'gift of God' (from Jonathan)Modern coinage—
- JarquezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JadarianA modern invented name, likely a combination of Jada or Jade with the popular suffix -rianModern coinage—
- JakeraJakera is a name of uncertain origin and no widely accepted meaningModern coinage—
- JourdenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JanmichaelCombination of Jan and MichaelModern coinage—
- JastonCombination of Jason and Justin, or a modern coinage from the initial J and the suffix -stonModern coinage—
- JenoPossibly a modern coinage or a variant of Jenö (Hungarian), but also used as a given name in English-speaking countries, likely as a variant of names like Gene or as a separate inventive nameModern coinage—
- JohncarloCombination of John (God is gracious) and Carlo (free man)Modern coinage—
- JulaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaisenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JataviusOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Jervisof uncertain originEnglish—
- JeanitaDiminutive or elaborated form of Jean, ultimately from John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JerimeVariant of Jerome, meaning 'sacred name'English—
- JosuhaA variant of Joshua, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the Lord is salvation'Hebrew—
- JalynneA modern invented name, likely a blend of elements from names like Jay and Lynn, or a feminization of JalenModern coinage—
- JonnaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JunettaCombination of June and the feminine suffix -etta, essentially meaning 'little June'Modern coinage—
- JawaraOne who is brave or courageousAfrican—
- JohneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JostenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JadiaThe meaning of Jadia is uncertainModern coinage—
- JamisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JavondaProbably a modern invented name, possibly blending elements like 'Ja-' and '-vonda' from names such as Yvonne or VondaModern coinage—
- Jordisof uncertain originScandinavian—
- JosepheneGod will addEnglish—
- JaqwanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonathynDerived from Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God' in HebrewModern coinage—