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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- JacobySupplanter (variation of Jacob)English126
- JurneeOf uncertain originModern coinage125
- JermaniOf uncertain originModern coinage125
- JoniGod is graciousEnglish124
- JanaeGod has answered, or possibly a combination of names starting with Jan- and the suffix -aeModern coinage122
- JamilaBeautiful, lovelyArabic122
- JaxenModern coinage, likely a blend of names like Jackson and Jax, with no specific traditional meaningModern coinage122
- JakobesupplanterEnglish122
- JaelynnModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay or Jae with the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage121
- JoaoGod is graciousPortuguese121
- JupiterFather Jove, the chief Roman god of sky and thunderLatin121
- JetsonSon of JetModern coinage121
- JonathonGod has givenEnglish119
- JermaineGerman or brotherEnglish118
- JassielPossibly a modern spelling variant of Jaziel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength' or a combination of Jason or Jesse with the suffix -ielModern coinage118
- JailaniOf uncertain originModern coinage118
- JaelynOf uncertain originModern coinage117
- JanessaA modern blend name likely combining Jane or Jan with the fashionable suffix -essa, suggesting 'God is gracious' by association with JaneModern coinage117
- JosephinaGod will add or increase, the feminine form of JosephHebrew117
- JahmariOf uncertain originModern coinage115
- JalayahDerived from the name Jala, which may be a variant of Jala or a modern coinage with no established meaningModern coinage113
- JiaMeaning varies by originEnglish112
- Jefferypledge of peaceEnglish110
- JaisleyModern invented name, likely a combination of the sounds 'Jai' (sometimes associated with the Sanskrit word for 'victory') and the popular suffix '-sley'Modern coinage110
- JosetteGod will add, God increasesFrench109
- JiovanniA modern elaboration of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage108
- JuelzModern invented name, possibly derived from the word 'jewel' or a respelling of JulesModern coinage107
- JazlinA modern coinage, likely a variant of Jasmine, which means 'jasmine flower' in PersianModern coinage107
- JasaniOf uncertain originModern coinage106
- JudyA pet form of Judith, meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised'English105
- JaylynnA modern feminine name combining the 'Jay-' prefix with the popular -lynn suffixModern coinage105
- Jhreamof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage105
- JosefinaGod will addSpanish104
- JohnnieDiminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English103
- JyaireOf uncertain originModern coinage103
- JohnpaulJohnpaul combines the names John and PaulEnglish101
- JenningsSon of little John, or descendant of the fair oneEnglish101
- JazzlynA modern coinage combining the sound of 'jazz' with the popular '-lyn' suffixModern coinage101
- JakobiProbably an elaborated form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'Modern coinage101
- JacariOf uncertain originModern coinage100
- JahariOf debated meaningAfrican100
- JaniyaDerived from Janiyah, a modern invention based on the name Jan or Jane with the fashionable -iya suffixModern coinage98
- JaziahGod is my strength, or of uncertain originModern coinage98
- JanylaOf uncertain originModern coinage97
- JulianneYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JulianEnglish96
- JoshShort form of Joshua, derived from Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'Hebrew96
- JuddDescendant of the JewEnglish96
- JuniaPossibly derived from the Roman family name Junius, meaning 'youthful' or 'belonging to Juno'Latin96
- JessiahProbably a modern combination of Jesse and the popular -iah suffix, suggesting a meaning related to 'gift of God' or 'God exists'Modern coinage95
- Jhettof uncertain originModern coinage95
- JahirOne widely accepted meaning is 'brilliant' or 'radiant' in ArabicArabic94
- JovanJovan is a South Slavic name meaning 'young man' or 'youthful oneSlavic93
- JayciePhonetic variant of Jayce, a short form of Jason, meaning "healer"English93
- JuniOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- JamarionOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- JavionOf debated originModern coinage90
- JadoreAdored, belovedFrench90
- JaylonOf uncertain originModern coinage88
- JordiA Catalan form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'Spanish87
- JaysenThe name is a modern spelling variant of Jason, derived from Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'Modern coinage87
- JustusJust, upright, fairLatin86
- JoseyOf uncertain originEnglish86
- JocelynnOf debated originModern coinage85
- JohannGod is graciousGerman85
- JannaGod is graciousHebrew84
- Jailynof uncertain originModern coinage84
- JayaVictory or triumphant, derived from SanskritSanskrit84
- JarethOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Gareth or a modern inventionModern coinage84
- JakhariOf uncertain originModern coinage84
- JahlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage84
- JessaGod sees, or wealthyEnglish83
- JariyahUnknown, possibly a modern coinage resembling names like Jariya or AaliyahModern coinage83
- JeydenOf uncertain originModern coinage83
- JazmynA spelling variant of Jasmine, from the Persian word for the fragrant flowerEnglish82
- JeronimoSacred nameSpanish82
- JahazielGod sees, or God is my visionHebrew82
- JaelaniPossibly a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Jaelynn and Alani, or a variant of Jaelani from Arabic, meaning 'God has answered'Modern coinage82
- Jaycoba modern variant of Jacob, which traditionally means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'Modern coinage81
- JawadOne who is generous, benevolent, or magnanimousArabic81
- Jacquelynmay God protectEnglish80
- JacquesSupplanterFrench80
- JohanaGod is graciousSpanish80
- JennieGod is graciousEnglish79
- JahzaraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Zahara or Sahara, meaning "blooming" or "desert"Modern coinage79
- JasirOne who is bold, courageous, or daringArabic79
- JoahYahweh is brother or brother of Yahweh, a Hebrew phrase of uncertain nuanceHebrew79
- JahkariOf uncertain originModern coinage79
- JaidynA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Jayden or Jaden, with no traditional meaningModern coinage78
- JaxtynA modern invented name, likely a variant of Jaxon or Jackson, with no traditional meaningModern coinage78
- JaleelMajestic, great, or exaltedArabic77
- JacoboSpanish form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'Spanish77
- JedBeloved, friendHebrew76
- JaziyahOf uncertain originModern coinage76
- JeanetteGod is graciousEnglish75
- JazelleOf uncertain originModern coinage74
- JenevieveWoman of the family, or possibly a variant of Genevieve meaning 'tribe woman' or 'white waveEnglish74
- Joripossibly a variant of Jory, itself a Cornish form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'Modern coinage73
- JamarPossibly a combination of the prefixes Ja- and Mar- from names like James and Marvin, or a variant of Jamal meaning 'beauty' in ArabicModern coinage72
- JaceyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern diminutive of Jacqueline or a variant of Jace, or a creative spelling of JaycieModern coinage72
- JannatGarden, paradise, or heaven in ArabicArabic72
- JaleahLikely a modern combination of the prefix 'Ja-' with the name Leah, though its exact meaning is not establishedModern coinage71
- JayvionModern compound name, likely formed from elements of Jay and -vion, possibly influenced by names like Davion or JavionModern coinage71
- JaniceDerived from Jane, meaning "God is gracious"English70
- JoudGenerosity, bounty, or liberalityArabic70
- JindOf uncertain originModern coinage70
- JacklynMay God protectEnglish68
- JibreelServant of God or God's servant (interpretation of Arabic Jibril, the angel Gabriel)Arabic68
- JaslinOf uncertain originModern coinage68
- JoanaGod is graciousPortuguese67
- JahsirOf uncertain originModern coinage67
- JoanneGod is graciousEnglish66
- JohnathonGod has given, a variant of JonathanHebrew66
- JaquelineSupplanterFrench66
- JanayaOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- Joleederived from the combination of Jo and Lee, often interpreted as 'cheerful' or 'pretty'Modern coinage65
- JourniiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage inspired by the word 'journey'Modern coinage65
- JaydonOf uncertain originModern coinage64
- JanelyModern invented name, likely a combination of Jane and the popular suffix -lyModern coinage64
- JacielGod is my witness, or God seesHebrew64
- JoslynA feminine form of Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a Germanic personal name meaning 'a member of the Gauts' or, by association, 'little Goth'English63
- JoanieGod is graciousEnglish63
- JayvonOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- JaylynA modern invented name, typically combining the initial J with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage62
- JanetJanet is a medieval diminutive of Jane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is graciousHebrew61
- JuanitaGod is graciousSpanish61
- JaclynSupplanter, or may be a feminine form of JacobEnglish61
- JaquanCombination of the prefix Ja- with the name Quan, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' by analogy with JuanModern coinage61
- JoieJoy, delight, from French 'joie' meaning joyFrench61
- JaxynModern invented name, likely a variant of Jaxson or Jackson, traditionally meaning 'son of Jack'Modern coinage61
- JayneGod is graciousEnglish60
- JacobiSupplanter, or holder of the heelEnglish60
- JaeOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- JoabYahweh is fatherHebrew60
- JessiDiminutive of Jessica, meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'English59
- JahmyrPossibly a variant of Jamir or a modern coinage combining elements like Jah and myrModern coinage59
- JaciOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- JensynModern invented name, likely a respelling of Jensen, meaning 'son of Jens' or a feminine variant of JamesModern coinage58
- JuliettOf uncertain originEnglish58
- JaviThe name Javi is a Spanish diminutive of Javier, meaning 'new house' or 'bright'Spanish58
- JarrettSpear strongEnglish57
- JovannyGod is gracious, a Spanish form of JohnSpanish57
- JailyneModern combination of Jay (often from the initial J or the bird name) and the popular suffix -lyneModern coinage57
- JodyOf uncertain originEnglish56
- JinGold, or a precious metalModern coinage56
- Javariof uncertain originModern coinage56
- JaronOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- JhonEnglish respelling of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English55
- JianniOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- JhersiPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a phonetic variant of JerseyModern coinage55
- JoannGod is graciousEnglish54
- JohannesGod is graciousHebrew54
- JenaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- JodieA diminutive of the name Joan or Joanna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'English53
- JaslynnCombination of the sounds from Jasmine and Lynn, with no inherent meaning beyond its modern coinageModern coinage53
- JarielOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- JianaOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- JanGod is graciousSlavic52
- JakyrieOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- JahsaiOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- JacieVariant of Jacey, possibly derived from the initials JModern coinage51
- JeshuaGod is salvation, a variant of Joshua derived from the Hebrew name YehoshuaHebrew51
- JahlilOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- JanylahOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- JhoanVariant of Joan, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'Spanish51
- JorjaFarmer or earthworkerEnglish50
- JairusHe will enlighten or God enlightensHebrew50
- JozieGod increases, or a modern spelling variant of Josie, a diminutive of JosephineEnglish50
- JunaOf uncertain originLatin50
- JouriOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- JazaiOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- JaylanProbably a modern invented name, possibly combining the popular sounds of Jay and -lanModern coinage49
- JudgeOne who delivers judgmentEnglish49
- JobPersecutedHebrew49
- JanellyCombination of Jane and the popular -elly suffixModern coinage49
- JalayaOf modern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix Ja- (as in Jayla) and the suffix -laya or -aya, suggesting a melodic or graceful connotationModern coinage49
- JahanOf Persian origin, meaning 'world' or 'universe'Persian49
- JahzirOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- JamilHandsome, beautiful, or gracefulArabic48
- JessyGod seesEnglish48
- JoiJoy, delightEnglish48
- JordynnFeminine form of Jordan, referring to the River Jordan, meaning 'descending' or 'flow down' in HebrewEnglish48
- JuancarlosJuan means 'God is gracious' in Hebrew, and Carlos means 'free man' in GermanicSpanish48
- JariahOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- JahsiahGod is salvation or Yahweh saves, a Hebrew-derived theophoric nameEnglish48
- JerziOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- JaidaFeminine form of Jaden or Jaiden, ultimately derived from Jade, the green gemstoneModern coinage47
- JovanyOf debated originSpanish47
- JonatanGod has givenHebrew47
- JanaiGod has answeredModern coinage47
- JazzA modern borrowed name directly from the music genre, associated with energy and improvisationModern coinage47
- JaneliPossibly a Modern English elaboration of Jane or Janelle, suggesting 'God is gracious'Modern coinage47
- Jamelhandsome, beautiful (possible Arabic origin)Arabic46
- JunMeaning depends on origin: as a Japanese name, can mean 'truth', 'pure', or 'obedient'Japanese46
- JafetJafet is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Japheth, a biblical name meaning 'may he expand' or 'may God enlarge'Hebrew46
- JibrilGod is my strengthArabic46
- JewelsPrecious stones, jewel, gemEnglish46
- JedediahYahweh is friendHebrew45
- JasleneA modern invented name, likely a blend of Jasmine and a popular suffix like -lene or -lynModern coinage45
- JaiceonCombination of the sounds from Jay and the suffix -son, possibly a modern variant of Jason or JayceonModern coinage45
- JaveahThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage45