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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J-names in 2025
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- JoelieDiminutive or feminine form of Joel, meaning 'Yahweh is God'Hebrew—
- Jejuanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jerrickaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage blending Jerry with a fashionable -icka suffixModern coinage—
- JuandavidCompound of Juan and David, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'beloved' respectivelySpanish—
- JamyrahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaneeceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaniciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jermaleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacsonSon of Jack, a variant of JacksonEnglish—
- JarionOf uncertain meaning, possibly a modern coinage blending Jar- (as in Jared or Jaron) with the suffix -ionModern coinage—
- JeremaineDerived from the French form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will raise up'English—
- JeselleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JadenceA modern coinage blending the sound of Jaden with the -ence suffix, evoking a sense of rhythm or flowModern coinage—
- JaishawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazzlinFormed from the element 'Jazz' plus the fashionable suffix '-lin', evoking associations with the jazz music genre and lin namesModern coinage—
- JoeleenProbably a feminine elaboration of Joe, meaning "God will add" via Jo (from Joanna or Josephine) plus the -leen suffixModern coinage—
- JamauryOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern American coinage combining elements of Jamal, Maurice, or similar names with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- JeaninneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JerelleOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements of Jerry and the suffix -elleModern coinage—
- JohntaviousCombination of John and Tavious, with John meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan) and Tavious likely a variant of Tavio or OctaviusModern coinage—
- JaimaMeaning uncertainEnglish—
- Jasaunof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeanetGod is graciousEnglish—
- JerricoLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Jericho with altered spellingModern coinage—
- JoshauaJoshaua is a respelling of Joshua, which means 'Yahweh is salvation' in HebrewEnglish—
- JaneeneGod is graciousEnglish—
- JanilahOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage blending the prefix Jan- (from names like Jana or Janelle) with the popular suffix -lahModern coinage—
- JnaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonasiaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JemmieDiminutive of Jemima or James, used as a given name in its own rightEnglish—
- Jereeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JuvencioOf uncertain meaningSpanish—
- Jahaadof uncertain originArabic—
- JaritaThe name Jarita is of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JawanzaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoannyGod is graciousEnglish—
- JonikaDerived from Jon, a variant of John, combined with the feminine suffix -ikaModern coinage—
- JuanmiguelCompound of Juan and Miguel, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'Who is like God?'Spanish—
- JajairaOf uncertain originArabic—
- JazzyA modern invented name, likely derived from the musical term 'jazz' with the diminutive suffix -y, evoking a lively, upbeat qualityModern coinage—
- JimieSupplanter, derived from James, itself from JacobEnglish—
- JourdainDown-flowing or descendant, as of the Jordan RiverFrench—
- Jovonneof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerikOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JustaOf uncertain originLatin—
- JamyriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JayniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonerikA combination of the names Jon and Erik, literally meaning 'God is gracious' (Jon) and 'eternal ruler' (Erik)Modern coinage—
- Jamecaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending Jam- and -ecaModern coinage—
- Jaquinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JasalynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JasmonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaydrianProbably a modern invented name, possibly blending Jay and Adrian or formed with the fashionable -drian suffixModern coinage—
- JerranOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JjesusA variant spelling of Jesus, meaning 'God saves' or 'savior', derived from the Hebrew name YeshuaSpanish—
- JashaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoncarlosGod is graciousSpanish—
- JaqualaLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Jacqueline or Jakala, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- JaremyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jeremy meaning 'appointed by God'Modern coinage—
- JulitzaFeminine form of Julio, a variant of Julian, ultimately from the Roman family name Iulius, of uncertain meaningSpanish—
- JuliyaVariant spelling of Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded,' traditionally derived from the Roman family name JuliusLatin—
- JawaanYouthfulSanskrit—
- JaysunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JuliaunaThe name Juliauna is a modern elaboration of Julia, which derives from the Latin Iulia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Modern coinage—
- Jackyeof uncertain origin, likely a feminine variant of Jack or JackieEnglish—
- JameyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JaminaOf debated originHebrew—
- JanssenSon of Jan (John), meaning 'God is gracious'Dutch—
- JentzenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JolaneProbably a modern blend of Jo and -lane, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JauanThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- JeaneanGod is graciousEnglish—
- JennalynnA combination of the names Jenna (from Jennifer, of Cornish origin) and Lynn (from Welsh llyn, meaning 'lake')Modern coinage—
- JoedyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JoleaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakeiraModern invented name, possibly a blend of Ja- (from names like Jada or Jay) and Keira (an Anglicized form of Irish Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired')Modern coinage—
- JohnnaeGod is gracious, or a feminine elaboration of JohnModern coinage—
- JakariaGod has rememberedArabic—
- JennamarieA combination of Jenna (a form of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one') and Marie (the French form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child')Modern coinage—
- JilbertoOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Gilberto, with debated meaningItalian—
- JunnieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Jaimenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JemiaLikely a variant of Jemima, meaning 'dove' in Hebrew, though unattested as a distinct nameEnglish—
- Jenissa—
- Joffreof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Godfrey or a French surnameFrench—
- JakellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jhostinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JontrellModern invented name, possibly a blend of Jon and the fashionable suffix -trellModern coinage—
- JoranOf uncertain originDutch—
- JamilyaOf debated originArabic—
- JaneahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazilynCombination of the sounds 'Jaz' and 'lyn', likely influenced by names like Jasmine and LynModern coinage—
- JoselleGod will addFrench—
- JuquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JarissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JayenA modern coinage derived from the initial J and the suffix 'ayen', likely inspired by names like Jaylen or JaydenModern coinage—
- JermondOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JahannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaishaunA modern inventive name, combining the sounds of Jay and Shawn with no established literal meaningModern coinage—
- JakingOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JameahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of Jamia or JameelahModern coinage—
- JancieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaquilOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamolOf uncertain originArabic—
- JonahtanVariant spelling of Jonathan, meaning 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of GodHebrew—
- JoyiceJoy ice, possibly a blend of Joy and Joyce or a variant of JoyceModern coinage—
- JuliannahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern elaboration of Julia or Julianna, possibly combining Julia with the suffix -annahModern coinage—
- JonusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JackstonLikely a modern respelling of Jackson, itself a patronymic meaning 'son of Jack'Modern coinage—
- JakimOne conventional meaning is 'God establishes' or 'God will establish', derived from the Hebrew name YehoiaqimHebrew—
- JakoreyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JuanangelOf uncertain originSpanish—
- JunellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a blend of June and Ella or a feminine form of JuniusModern coinage—
- JaquannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jataraof uncertain origin or meaningModern coinage—
- JazelynA modern invented name, likely a blend of the sounds of Jasmine and names like Evelyn or LynModern coinage—
- JearleneThe meaning is uncertain, likely a modern invented name blending elements of names like Jean and ArleneModern coinage—
- JerelineLikely a feminine elaboration of Jerome, meaning 'sacred name' or 'holy nameEnglish—
- JermiyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name influenced by Jeremiah or JermaineModern coinage—
- JacubSupplanter, derived from Jacob, though Jacub is a modern spelling variantModern coinage—
- JaelyneModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and the popular -lyne suffix, no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JalealOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JamilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanaceCombination of Jan and the suffix -ace, possibly a variant of JaniceModern coinage—
- JaniayaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Janelle or Janaya with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- JesselOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JoshalynModern combination of Josh and the fashionable suffix lyn, carrying no inherent meaning beyond its partsModern coinage—
- JasemineOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jasmine, which is taken from the name of the fragrant flower (from Persian yasamen)Modern coinage—
- JosejulianGod will increase God is graciousSpanish—
- JaiydenA modern coinage based on the sounds of names like Jayden, without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JakeobA spelling variant of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heelHebrew—
- JohnteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JozeeA modern diminutive or respelling of Josie, itself derived from Josephine, meaning 'God will increaseModern coinage—
- JadiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JebadiahGod is graciousHebrew—
- JessicaannCombination of Jessica and AnnModern coinage—
- Jailanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaishonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakeyaJakeya is a modern feminine name, likely a combination of the names Jake and a suffix such as -ya or -ia, and its meaning is typically considered a elaborated form of JakeModern coinage—
- JavelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaydienCombination of the name Jay with the popular suffix -dien, likely influenced by names like Hayden and JaydenModern coinage—
- Jaymereof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the sound of Jay- (as in James or Jason) with the popular suffix -mere (as in Jamere, Jemere)Modern coinage—
- Julitaof uncertain originSpanish—
- JadaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JadayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JahnayA modern invented name, likely a creative respelling of Janae or Janay, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- JanaiyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention using the fashionable sound 'Jana' or 'Janaya' combined with the popular suffix 'yah'Modern coinage—
- JarmelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazmaineA variant spelling of Jasmine, from the name of the fragrant flowering plantModern coinage—
- Jenaferof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JenevieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeronicaCombination of Jerome and Veronica, implying a blend of the two namesModern coinage—
- JessacaVariant spelling of Jessica, meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'Modern coinage—
- JhonnieRespelling of Johnny, a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JaiseanModern coinage, likely a blend of Jason or Jay with the popular suffix -sean, without a specific meaning beyond its soundModern coinage—
- JavaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerlOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jerle or a modern coinage based on GeraldModern coinage—
- Jnyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakolbyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaydisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerimahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaelyProbably a modern invented name based on the key sounds of names like Jay and KaeliModern coinage—
- JaeshawnCombination of the prefix Jae- (from names like Jason or Jay) and the suffix -shawn (from Shawn, the Anglicized form of Seán), yielding the meaning 'God is gracious' via the root of ShawnModern coinage—
- JaquariousThe meaning is uncertain, as Jaquarious is a modern American coinage likely formed by combining elements from names like Jaquan and DariusModern coinage—
- JewettOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaboriPossibly a variant of Jabari, meaning 'brave' or 'fearless' in Swahili, or a modern invented nameAfrican—
- JacqulyneSupplanter, derived from the French feminine form of JacquesFrench—
- JehadStriving, struggle, exertionArabic—
- JezabelleA modern spelling variant of Jezebel, which is historically associated with the biblical queen of Israel and often used as a term for a scheming or immoral womanModern coinage—
- JovahnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JuanishaCombination of Juan and the popular suffix -isha, creating a modern feminine name with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JulliannaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JacylnVariant of Jaclyn, which is a feminine form of Jacob, traditionally meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JaidVariant of Jade, meaning 'precious stone'Modern coinage—
- JayelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeaneeGod is graciousEnglish—
- Jkwonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JahonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JammiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JencarloCombination of Jennifer and Carlo, meaning 'white wave' and 'free man' respectivelyModern coinage—
- JoquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JillynA modern invented name combining Jill and the popular -lyn suffix, thus no certain meaningModern coinage—
- JodeOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Jody or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JoevonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining Joe and a rhyming element like -vonModern coinage—
- JoleahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Joshusof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JourneA modern invented name, likely a variant of Journey, referring to a trip or passageModern coinage—
- JamasUncertainEnglish—
- Janashaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeffiferProbably a variant of Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one' from Welsh originWelsh—
- JessekaModern respelling of Jessica, likely meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'Modern coinage—
- JolayneCombination of Jo and the suffix -layne, often associated with the name JoleneModern coinage—
- JosealfredoA combination of the Spanish names Jose and Alfredo, thus meaning 'God will increase' (Jose) and 'elf counsel' (Alfredo)Spanish—
- JaicobVariant of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'English—
- JeanmarcGod is graciousFrench—
- JedaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JemaineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JudyeOf Hebrew origin meaning 'praised' or 'woman of Judea'Hebrew—