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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- JillanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JajaOf uncertain originAfrican—
- JariousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaymasonCombination of Jay and the suffix -son, often interpreted as 'son of Jay'Modern coinage—
- JaymondDerived from the name Raymond, with an initial 'J' soundModern coinage—
- JazmaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazsmineUncertain originModern coinage—
- JemyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JenesaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JermeshaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining Jer- (from names like Jermaine or Jerome) with the fashionable suffix -eshaModern coinage—
- JernardOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JodenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonessaDerived from Jon or John, meaning 'God is gracious,' with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- JosipGod will add, God increasesHebrew—
- JyssicaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- JacaylaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Jaclyn and KaylaModern coinage—
- JacklyneJacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- JaeveonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JamilliaOf debated originArabic—
- JazsminOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JefferieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JensyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JuliasDerived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin—
- JulliaVariant spelling of Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded' in Latin, but the exact meaning is debatedLatin—
- JadamarieCombination of the names Jada and Marie, with Jada possibly derived from the Hebrew Yada (to know) and Marie from the Hebrew Mary (beloved)Modern coinage—
- JalexusOf modern coinage, a blend of 'J' names such as James or Jason with the popular suffix -exusModern coinage—
- JamicahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaqualynOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JaquaylaJaquayla is a modern American coinage likely formed from Jacqueline or Jack and the popular -ayla suffix (as in Kayla or Layla)Modern coinage—
- Jeralynnof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the sound of Geraldine or Jeri with the popular -lynn suffix, giving an approximate meaning of 'spear ruler' or simply 'Lynn'Modern coinage—
- JermekaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Jermaine and EricaModern coinage—
- JesuaHebrew for 'salvation' or 'the Lord saves', sharing etymology with Joshua and JesusHebrew—
- JhanaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of John or a variant of JanaModern coinage—
- JohnikaFeminine creation from John, implying 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- JoritaProbably a feminine diminutive of George or a modern coinage, of uncertain exact originEnglish—
- JozelynnVariation of Jocelyn, meaning 'little Goth' or 'member of the Gaut tribe' or of uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalizaModern invented name, likely a blend of Jala or Jalen with the popular -iza suffixModern coinage—
- JaramieProbably a variant of Jeremy, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will upliftEnglish—
- JavayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JazzmonModern coinage combining the musical term 'jazz' with the fashionable suffix '-mon', likely inspired by similar names like Jazmin or JasmineModern coinage—
- JennifrVariant spelling of Jennifer, which is of debated origin, possibly derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white waveWelsh—
- JohanthanOf uncertain origin, likely a variant or misspelling of Jonathan, meaning 'God has given' in HebrewModern coinage—
- JonavinAmerican invented name, a blend of Jonathan and Kevin or a similar constructionModern coinage—
- JoreenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JovoniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JowanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Jeffreeprobably a variant spelling of Jeffrey, derived from a Norman French form of Godfrey, meaning 'peace of God'English—
- JimelMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- JoenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JulenaProbably a feminine variant of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'English—
- JaeshaunDerived from the combination of the prefix Jae- and the name Shaun, a variant of Sean, which is an Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- JaleisaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine creation combining elements like 'Jale' and 'isa' or an elaborated form of LeisaModern coinage—
- JalyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JanequaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the names Jane and Monique, or a variant of JanekaModern coinage—
- JanitOf uncertain originEnglish—
- JieJie is a unisex Chinese name with multiple meanings depending on the characters used, such as 'hero' or 'cleanLiterary—
- JoleeneGod will addEnglish—
- JomarionCombination of the modern prefix 'Jo-' with the name Marion or Marlon, likely meaning 'little Mary' (via Marian) or 'little falcon' (via Marlon), though the intended meaning is at the discretion of the parentsModern coinage—
- JuditheWoman from JudeaHebrew—
- JaleeaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name with stylistic echoes of names like Jalia and maleaModern coinage—
- JamalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaqwonMeaning is not establishedModern coinage—
- JenetOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Jkaylaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- JociOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JohnavonComposed from the names John and AvonModern coinage—
- JolietOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented or place-derived nameModern coinage—
- JylianVariant or modern respelling of Jillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, ultimately from the Roman family name Julius, of debated meaning perhaps 'downy-bearded' or 'devoted to Jupiter'Modern coinage—
- JakenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JalineModern feminine name, likely derived from names like Jacqueline or Jane, with no established meaning beyond its phonetic appealModern coinage—
- JaszmineModern respelling of Jasmine, referring to the fragrant flowerModern coinage—
- JavyA short form of Javier, ultimately derived from the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning 'the new house'Spanish—
- JilliamProbably a variant of Jillian, which is a feminine form of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'English—
- JoseffGod will add, God increasesHebrew—
- JosehuaJosehua is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Jose and Joshua, and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- JoyiaRejoicingEnglish—
- JacariusDerived from the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter', combined with the fashionable suffix -ariusModern coinage—
- JadakissThe name was coined by the American rapper Jadakiss, likely combining his given name Jason with part of his stage surname, but it has no traditional etymological meaningModern coinage—
- JaevianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JannellyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaquaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- JasmeneJasmene is a variant spelling of Jasmine, meaning the climbing plant with fragrant flowersPersian—
- JatavianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaycubA modern phonetic respelling of Jacob, traditionally meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel' in HebrewModern coinage—
- Jekhiof uncertain origin, possibly a variant or modern coinageModern coinage—
- JennyleeCombination of Jenny and Lee, where Jenny is a diminutive of Jennifer (originally from Welsh Gwenhwyfar meaning 'white, fair, smooth') and Lee means 'meadow' or 'clearing'Modern coinage—
- JerahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JerrikOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JessikahGod beholdsEnglish—
- JimekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JonathinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JshonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JacalynnVariant of Jacqueline, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel', feminine form of Jacques (Jacob)English—
- JaddaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JailynneModern coinage, likely based on the names Jay and Lynn, with a fashionable -lynne or -lyn endingModern coinage—
- JamarriaA modern invented name, likely combining the sounds of Jamar (itself a blend of James and Lamar) with the fashionable -ia suffixModern coinage—
- JarelisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JaslynneCombination of the prefix Jas- (from Jasmine) or a variant of Jocelyn, possibly meaning 'cheerful' or 'pretty'Modern coinage—
- JaxzenJaxzen is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Jackson, which originally meant 'son of Jack'Modern coinage—
- JazzalynnModern coinage combining the sound of Jazz with the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage—
- JeaniferA modern respelling of Jennifer, likely derived from Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one' in WelshModern coinage—
- JeritaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JoliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- JordyanModern variant of Jordan, likely derived from the Hebrew name Yarden, referring to the River Jordan, meaning 'flow down' or 'descendModern coinage—
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- Jaegar—
- Jakeia—
- Jaquae—
- Jerolene—
- Jisell—
- Joee—
- Joneric—
- Jordanny—
- Justn—
- Jacia—
- Jahne—
- Jakyle—
- Jametta—
- Jamorion—
- Jamus—
- Jaquail—
- Jaryiah—
- Jayion—
- Jemario—
- Jesson—
- Jeyda—
- Joliana—
- Jamiyla—
- Jasilyn—
- Jaylnn—
- Jhaniya—
- Johniel—
- Jordayn—
- Josephmichael—
- Joshoa—
- Josimar—
- Jossilyn—
- Jadarion—
- Jadiah—
- Jandy—
- Jermisha—
- Johniya—
- Jonice—
- Jos—
- Joshu—
- Judeen—
- Jyasia—
- Jacarra—
- Jamont—
- Janyra—
- Jauna—
- Jaylend—
- Jaymian—
- Jaynia—
- Jeramine—
- Jonella—
- Jonia—
- Jylan—
- Jaculin—
- Jahri—
- Jamaira—
- Jaman—
- Javaria—
- Jazmene—
- Jesyka—
- Joene—
- Jahlaya—
- Jameriah—
- Jaramiah—
- Jasminemarie—
- Jazzlene—
- Jeyli—
- Jlen—
- Joandy—
- Jobin—
- Joshuajames—
- Josslin—
- Jovanne—
- Judine—
- Jahlen—
- Jalexa—
- Janesia—
- Jerrianne—
- Jimia—
- Joanathan—
- Johnica—
- Josede—
- Joyceline—
- Jahyra—
- Jaizon—
- Jamicia—
- Jamiria—
- Jamyron—
- Jayra—
- Jelitza—
- Jesenya—
- Jevaun—
- Jeydi—
- Johnattan—
- Jolon—