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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- JanardOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Janardan, a name for the Hindu god Vishnu meaning 'one who torments people' or 'agitator of men'Sanskrit—
- JanusGate, archwayLatin—
- JaymarieA modern coinage combining the names Jay and Marie, meaning no single established meaningModern coinage—
- JenyferOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Jennifer, which is a Cornish form of Guinevere, meaning 'white enchantress' or 'fair one'English—
- Jezelof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jezebel (Hebrew meaning 'where is the prince?') or a modern coinage blending Je- with -zelModern coinage—
- JalielOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamorrisCombination of the prefix 'Ja-' (from James or Jason) with the name Morris, giving the meaning 'beloved of the sea' by extension, though primarily a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JawannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JontayCombination of Jon and Tay, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' (Jon) and 'tailor' (Tay), though primarily a modern coinage without a single established meaningModern coinage—
- JordaneFeminine variant of Jordan, referring to the River JordanEnglish—
- JozalynA modern spelling variant of Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a Germanic name meaning 'member of the Gauts' or possibly from a Latin name meaning 'little sport'Modern coinage—
- JaedynnCreatively respelled variant of Jayden, a modern coinage originally inspired by Jaden or JadonModern coinage—
- JamarienPossibly a modern blend of the names Jamal and Marien, or a variant of Jamarian with the suffix -ienModern coinage—
- JameekaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JarmarcusA modern coinage, likely a blend of Jarmon and Marcus, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- JennetPossibly a variant of Janet or a diminutive of Jeanne, thus derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JevaughnVariant of Javon or Jevon, ultimately derived from the name Jovan, which means 'God is gracious' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JarriusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaylunOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JosselyneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Jocelyn, which is derived from a medieval masculine name of debated meaningModern coinage—
- Justissof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalaineOf uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names like Jean and Elaine or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- JenisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JinnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohneishaA modern invented name, likely a combination of John and the fashionable suffix -eisha, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JoneishaInvented name, possibly a blend of Jone (variant of Jane or Joan) and the fashionable suffix -eishaModern coinage—
- JoscelynnA modern spelling variant of Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a medieval masculine name of debated origin, possibly from a Germanic tribe name or a Latin diminutiveModern coinage—
- JacobeyMay God protectHebrew—
- JakerriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaseniaCombination of Jazz and Sabrina or formed with fashionable suffix -enia, of unclear meaningModern coinage—
- JoniyaLikely a modern coinage, possibly blending the name Joni (or Jon) with the popular suffix -ia, giving the sense of 'God is gracious' by association with Jon/Jona, though its exact meaning is not establishedModern coinage—
- JulyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JveonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakaiyaModern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix Ja- and the name Kaiya or Maya, or inspired by the fashionable -aiya suffixModern coinage—
- JaleeahLikely a modern respelling of Jalea or Jaleah, possibly derived from the name Jaleel, meaning "majestic, great" in Arabic, though the connection is uncertainModern coinage—
- JaneshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Janthonyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazmeenVariant of Jasmine, referring to the fragrant flowerModern coinage—
- JennavieJennavie is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Jennifer and the suffix -vie or -vee, giving a melodic, feminine soundModern coinage—
- JhanaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoclynnCombination of the sound 'Joc-' (from names like Jocelyn) and the popular suffix '-lynn'Modern coinage—
- JorrynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Jordan or Jory with the popular -yn suffixModern coinage—
- JyronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JahkingOf uncertain origin or meaningModern coinage—
- JalyiahA modern invented name, likely a blend of the fashionable prefix Ja- (as in Jayla, Jada) and the popular suffix -lyiah (from names like Aaliyah), with no established lexical meaningModern coinage—
- JennessyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JimyVariant spelling of Jimmy, a diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JonayJonay is generally considered a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Jon and Nay, or a variant of Jonae or Jonay, but has no established traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JevanteLikely a modern coinage, possibly an elaborated form of names like Jevon or Devante, with no established etymological meaningModern coinage—
- JiovannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JiovanyGod is gracious, a variant of GiovanniItalian—
- JonhVariant spelling of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Hebrew—
- JonnetteVariant of Jonette or Janet, derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JourdonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JudytheOf debated originEnglish—
- JaquawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaquelinneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerolineCombination of Jerome and Caroline, or a feminine form of JeromeEnglish—
- Jinelle—
- JohnathinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JosealbertoA compound name meaning 'Joseph' plus 'bright' or 'noble'Spanish—
- JudethPraised or woman of Judea, a variant of JudithHebrew—
- JacquetteSupplanterFrench—
- JamsProbably a short form of James, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JaqueFrench and English respelling of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'French—
- JenniseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JusteneFeminine form of Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'English—
- JacqueliDiminutive or respelling of Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JakieraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalyneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JathenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jeneseof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JodiannVariation of Jody, itself a diminutive of Josephine, meaning 'God will increase,' or a feminine form of JoeEnglish—
- JowanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jagof uncertain originSanskrit—
- JaskiratOne who sings the praises of the LordSanskrit—
- JasunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessicamarieCombination of Jessica and MarieModern coinage—
- JnaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Janaysiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JandiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JandielModern invented name combining elements from names like Jan and DanielModern coinage—
- JaviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JosepGod will add, God increasesHebrew—
- Jackolynof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaekwonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakirahProbably a modern invented name, possibly combining Jaki (a variant of Jackie) with the trendy -irah suffix, or a creative respelling of JakiraModern coinage—
- JonanthonyCombination of the names Jonathan and Anthony, suggesting 'gift of God' and 'priceless one'Modern coinage—
- JaclinDerived from Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protectEnglish—
- JaimesSupplanter, or one who followsEnglish—
- JashantiJashanti is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly echoing the sounds of names like Jashita or ShantiModern coinage—
- JuwuanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JabronThe name Jabron is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamelahOf debated originArabic—
- JarreauPossibly a respelling of the French surname Jarreau, derived from a diminutive of a personal nameFrench—
- JerrittPossibly a variant of Garrett, which means 'spear strength' from Germanic elementsModern coinage—
- JohnayOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinage combining John with a fashionable -ay suffixModern coinage—
- JonaiUncertainModern coinage—
- JoseguadalupeA compound name combining José (God will increase) and Guadalupe (river of the wolf), referencing the Virgin of GuadalupeSpanish—
- JoycelinLittle JoyEnglish—
- JuandanielA combination of Juan (God is gracious) and Daniel (God is my judge), often interpreted as 'God is gracious and my judgeSpanish—
- JaclyneSupplanter, or may be a feminine form of JackEnglish—
- JahronOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaimeyDiminutive of Jaime, itself a variant of Jamie, ultimately from James, meaning 'supplanter'English—
- JamiseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jermanieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessiceJessice is a rare variant of Jessica, a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the biblical name Iscah or coined by ShakespeareModern coinage—
- Jullof uncertain originEnglish—
- JalisiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalondaLikely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements like 'Ja-' (from names such as Jacinta or Janice) and '-londa' (from names like Yolanda)Modern coinage—
- Jamysonson of Jamie, a variant of James, which derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- JerritPossibly a variant of Garrett, meaning 'spear strength' or 'ruler with a spear'English—
- JoakimGod has established or God will judgeScandinavian—
- JohnellaFeminine elaboration of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JaclynneSupplanterModern coinage—
- JacyndaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JeanaeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern respelling of Jeanne or a variant of JanelleModern coinage—
- JeffeyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JemellProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Jamal or a blend of names like James and MelvinModern coinage—
- JillianeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JmarionJmarion is a modern invented name, combining the popular prefix J with the name Marion or Marlon, and has no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JorrellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JosiaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JulannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalexiaA modern invented name, likely a blend of 'J' names such as Jessica or Jennifer with the fashionable suffix '-lexia' (perhaps inspired by Alexis or Alexia)Modern coinage—
- JaricaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerileeModern coinage, probably a blend of Jerry and Lee or a feminine form of JerryModern coinage—
- JerryeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerrylOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JessahGod beholdsModern coinage—
- JetaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JheriPossibly a respelling of Jerry or a variant of Jheri, but with no clear meaning apart from being a given nameEnglish—
- JinniferOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JohnnetteFeminine diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JaedahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name, often thought to mean 'precious stone' by association with the gemstone jadeModern coinage—
- JanosGod is graciousSlavic—
- JariaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JenyaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- JingQuiet, still, or essence (Chinese), though the exact meaning depends on the specific character usedModern coinage—
- JachobDerived from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JoshualOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JulyannaA modern elaboration of Julia or Julianna, likely intended as a variant of JulianaModern coinage—
- JuwaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacoriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Janayiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JizelProbably a modern variant of Giselle, traditionally meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in GermanicEnglish—
- JoslynneUncertainModern coinage—
- JaniyhaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JarryOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaydyPerhaps a modern invented name, likely combining the initial J with the fashionable suffix -dy (as in Cindy, Mandy)Modern coinage—
- JemilaBeautiful or lovely, derived from the Arabic word for beautyArabic—
- JoephOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JudianneCombination of Judy and Anne, likely intended as a compound name with the meanings of both: 'praised' (from Judith) and 'grace' (from Anne)English—
- JurellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaderOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaecionUnknownModern coinage—
- JakwanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamariyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JenayeVariant of Jenna or Jenny, likely derived from Jennifer, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one'Modern coinage—
- JeuryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoahanLikely a variant of Johan, meaning 'God is gracious', though the exact intent may be uncertainScandinavian—
- JodeyA diminutive of Jody, itself a pet form of Joseph or Judith, occasionally used as a given nameEnglish—
- JosehGod will add (in the sense of 'may God add another son')Hebrew—
- JudeneFrom Judene, a feminine elaboration of Jude or a combination of Judy and the suffix -eneModern coinage—
- JusitnThis is a misspelling of Justin, which means 'just, fair' from Latin 'justus'Latin—
- JacorieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JarretteOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of GarrettEnglish—
- JayanthOne who is victorious or triumphantSanskrit—
- JermiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JetaimeDerived from the French phrase "je t'aime," meaning "I love youModern coinage—
- JoeleeLikely a modern coined name combining Joe and Lee, with no established meaning beyond the componentsModern coinage—
- JabrePossibly an elaborated form of Jabari or a variant of Jabra, with uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JaecobOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Jacob, traditionally meaning 'supplanter' from HebrewModern coinage—
- JaeseanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JahquezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaiminOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JatoyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaymariLikely a modern invented name, possibly a combination of Jay and Mari, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JendayiThankful, one who gives thanksAfrican—
- JoshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JozsefGod will add, God increasesHebrew—
- JuvonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JakkiA feminine variant of Jack, ultimately derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'English—
- JannaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaquilleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jerauldof uncertain originEnglish—
- Jerolof uncertain originEnglish—
- JessenyaCombination of Jessica and the fashionable -enya suffixModern coinage—
- JoyousFull of joy, cheerfulEnglish—
- JarielysOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Jari or Jarian with the popular suffix -elysModern coinage—
- JeanniGod is graciousScottish—
- JeramiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessicOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonlukeCombination of Jon and Luke, themselves from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' and Latin Lucas meaning 'from Lucania'Modern coinage—
- JullisaProbably a modern invented name, possibly blending Julie and LisaModern coinage—
- JadaleeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of names like Jade and LeeModern coinage—
- JameilaLikely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Jamila, which means 'beautiful' in ArabicModern coinage—
- JavonnieModern invented name, likely a blend of Javon (itself a respelling of Jovan) with the fashionable -ie suffix, or an elaboration of JavonModern coinage—
- JeminiOf uncertain originModern coinage—