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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- JatnielOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- JoShort form of Josephine or Joanna, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God will add' or 'God is gracious'Hebrew44
- JarvisOf uncertain originEnglish44
- JadynJadyn is a modern invented name, likely based on the sound of names like Jayden or Jadon, with no established meaning beyond its fashionable formationModern coinage44
- JosefGod will add (Hebrew)Hebrew44
- JaynaCombination of Jay and the feminine suffix -naModern coinage44
- JaneyGod is graciousEnglish44
- JamiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- JacintoHyacinth (the flower)Spanish44
- JadelynA modern name, probably a blend of Jade and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage44
- JaycenModern variant of Jason, meaning 'healer'Modern coinage44
- Jodiof uncertain originEnglish43
- JoellaGod is willingHebrew43
- JaheimNo established meaningModern coinage43
- JamilahBeautiful, gracefulArabic43
- JainaDerived from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English43
- JayvenJayven is a modern invented name, likely a blending of the sounds from names like Jay, Javen, or JaydenModern coinage43
- JemimaOf uncertain origin, possibly Hebrew for 'dove'Hebrew43
- JermanyOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- Jorielof uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Jor- (from Jordan or Jorge) and the popular suffix -iel (from Hebrew names like Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength')Modern coinage43
- Jailany43
- JailynnOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- JamaniThe name is widely believed to mean 'handsome' or 'beautiful' in Swahili, though its origins are not entirely certain and may be a modern coinageAfrican42
- JaylanieModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and Lani (Hawaiian for 'heavenly')Modern coinage42
- JaniahMeans 'God is gracious' or 'God is merciful', derived from the root of John/JohannaEnglish41
- JustyceJustice, fairness, righteousnessModern coinage41
- JakhiOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- JersiOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- JustineJust, fairLatin40
- JazzlynnCombines the musical term 'jazz' with the popular suffix '-lynn,' suggesting a modern, creative coinageModern coinage40
- JadelynnCombination of Jade and Lynn, evoking the gemstone jadeModern coinage40
- JosielGod raisesHebrew40
- Jinoraof uncertain originModern coinage40
- JakaylaOf modern coinage, a feminine name formed by blending the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jayla) with the name KaylaModern coinage39
- JamiaOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- JayciPhonetic variant of Jaycee, a modern coinageModern coinage39
- JohnlukeGod is graciousModern coinage39
- JaloniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage39
- JidennaThe name Jidenna is of Igbo origin and means 'embrace' or 'hold ontoAfrican39
- JazaraMost likely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the rhythm of names like Zara or SaharaModern coinage39
- Jaxielof uncertain originModern coinage39
- JazariOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- JimSupplanterEnglish38
- JavenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of GavinModern coinage38
- JavianOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- JuanpabloGod is gracious (Juan) + small / humble (Pablo)Spanish38
- JaxsenSon of Jack, or God is graciousModern coinage38
- JaxsynOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- JanielOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- JehlaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or variant of Jelani (meaning 'mighty' in Swahili)Modern coinage38
- JaedenLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Jaden, itself derived from a blend of Jay and the suffix -denModern coinage37
- JaydanModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and the popular suffix -dan, as in JaydenModern coinage37
- JaylianaCombines the popular prefix "Jay-" with the suffix "-liana," possibly inspired by names like Juliana or LilianaModern coinage37
- JiahComposed of the fashionable suffix -iahModern coinage37
- JustinaJust, upright, righteousLatin36
- JavonteProbably a modern American invention, combining the sound of names like Javon with the popular -te suffixModern coinage36
- JakubHe who supplants or may God protect (Arabic, debated)Slavic36
- JesslynA modern coinage likely combining Jess (from Jessica) with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage36
- JakiyahCreated name, possibly a blend of Ja- prefix and -kiyah suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage36
- JohndavidCombination of the names John and DavidModern coinage36
- JerielGod has seen, or God will seeHebrew36
- JeterDerived from the Dutch surname Jetter, possibly a variant of Jette, a pet form of names beginning with Gisel- (meaning 'pledge')English36
- JohariGemstone in Swahili, often used as a given nameAfrican36
- JazariaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage36
- JazariahOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- JanariA name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Estonian word 'jänari' meaning 'hare' or a variant of 'Jan' or 'Janarius'Modern coinage36
- Jamiriof uncertain originModern coinage36
- JimmieSupplanter, or Yahweh may protectEnglish35
- JeffGod is peace (hypocoristic of Jeffrey, a medieval variant of Geoffrey, which is of debated Germanic originEnglish35
- JaideOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- JayleighInvented modern name combining the initial Jay- with the fashionable suffix -leigh, modeled after names like Kayleigh and HayleighModern coinage35
- JentryOrigin uncertainModern coinage35
- JaceonCombination of the name Jace and the suffix -on, or a respelling of JasonModern coinage35
- JeziahThe Lord is my strength, or Jehovah is my strengthHebrew35
- JehilynOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- JahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage35
- JohnsonSon of JohnEnglish34
- JaminOf uncertain originHebrew34
- JonnyDiminutive of John, meaning God is graciousEnglish34
- Jiselleof uncertain origin, possibly a modern elaboration of Giselle or a variant of JocelynModern coinage34
- JansenSon of Jan, a Dutch and Scandinavian form of John, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'Scandinavian34
- JaphethMay God enlargeHebrew34
- Jakarriunknown, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage34
- Jionniof uncertain originModern coinage33
- JeimyPossibly a variant of Jaime or Jamie, ultimately from James, meaning 'supplanter' in HebrewModern coinage33
- JosiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- JameirOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- JanovaJanova is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Jan (from Jane or Janet) and the popular suffix -ova, but has no established meaningModern coinage33
- JanethGod is graciousEnglish32
- JoselineDerived from José, a Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases'Spanish32
- JacintaHyacinth (the flower)Spanish32
- JennahA variant spelling of Jenna, which is often considered a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English32
- JacklynnOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jacqueline or a feminine form of Jack, meaning 'supplanter'English32
- Jamereof uncertain originModern coinage32
- JaxstonSon of Jack, a modern respelling of JaxtonModern coinage32
- JayaniVictorious, or one who brings victorySanskrit32
- JuneauOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- JujharOf uncertain originSanskrit32
- JameySupplanter, or one who replaces, derived from JamesEnglish31
- JoryOf uncertain originEnglish31
- JayvianOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- JulyDerived from the month name July, which itself is named after Roman dictator Julius CaesarEnglish31
- JehuThe Lord is HeHebrew31
- JaycionOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- JaiaProbably a modern coinage, possibly derived from the name Gaia or as a feminine form of JayModern coinage31
- JurniOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- JeanneGod is graciousFrench30
- Jackelineadditional form of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Jacques (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'French30
- JacenDerived from Jace, a modern inventionModern coinage30
- JasleenOne who is worthy of praise or possessing glorySanskrit30
- JamiesonSon of JamesScottish30
- JulianoOf the Julian familyItalian30
- JostinOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- JadrielOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- JeninMeaning uncertainModern coinage30
- JiyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- JlaniMeaning is uncertainModern coinage30
- Jasleidy30
- JoseluisCombines Jose and LuisSpanish29
- JaydinOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JalilMajestic, exalted, or greatArabic29
- JavinOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JayseOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Jay or a phonetic rendering of JaceModern coinage29
- JaiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JianOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- Javonniof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage29
- JoonOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JeevanLifeSanskrit29
- JeisonOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JaycoOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- JessDiminutive of Jesse, which may mean 'gift' or 'God exists' in Hebrew, or of Jessica, coined by ShakespeareEnglish28
- JaymeMay be a feminine variant of Jamie, itself a Scottish diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'Scottish28
- JordenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jordan, meaning 'flow down' in HebrewEnglish28
- JasmynOf debated originModern coinage28
- JamyaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- JerimiahGod will exaltEnglish28
- JayveonOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- JhonatanVariant spelling of Jonathan, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'God has given'Hebrew28
- JasiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- JumanaFair-complexioned, often understood as 'silver' or 'pearl' in ArabicArabic28
- JaceyonModern invented name, likely combining the popular prefix Jace- with the fashionable suffix -yon, with no traditional meaningModern coinage28
- JayanOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- JorahOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- JuriOf debated originModern coinage28
- JazaiyahModern invented name, likely a creative respelling of Jaziya or a variant of Jaziah, possibly influenced by the fashionable -aiyah suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage28
- JhaycoA modern coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Jhay-' (a variant of Jay) combined with the fashionable suffix '-co'Modern coinage28
- Jasail28
- JordinA modern invented name, possibly a variant of Jordan, meaning 'flowing down' or 'descend'Modern coinage27
- JalisaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending elements like Ja- and Lisa or AlyssaModern coinage27
- JamarcusOf debated originModern coinage27
- JessalynCombination of Jessica and Lynn, thus 'gift of God' plus 'lake'Modern coinage27
- JavanOf uncertain originHebrew27
- JordanaDerived from the Hebrew name Yarden, referring to the Jordan RiverHebrew27
- JamiahUncertainModern coinage27
- JayshawnCombination of the names Jay and Shawn, with no inherent meaning beyond its constituent partsModern coinage27
- JakobySupplanter, derived from JacobEnglish27
- JorieA diminutive of Marjorie, itself from the name Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English27
- JahleelGod is exaltedHebrew27
- JediahFrom the Hebrew phrase meaning 'beloved of Yahweh' or 'friend of God'Hebrew27
- JamylaOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- JalilahA feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'great, esteemed, majestic'Arabic27
- JaylanniOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- Jhaziel27
- Jhyzir27
- JeraldSpear rulerEnglish26
- JordonTo flow down, descend, or a river of judgmentHebrew26
- Jamaalbeauty, handsomenessArabic26
- JeramiahAppointed by GodHebrew26
- JoslynnA modern feminine variant of Jocelyn, ultimately from the medieval male name Jocelyn, which may derive from a Germanic tribal name, Gaut, meaning 'Goth'Modern coinage26
- JacelynCombination of Jacqueline and Lynn, often interpreted as 'supplanter' (from Jacqueline) and 'lake' (from Lynn)Modern coinage26
- JohnmichaelGod is graciousModern coinage26
- JelenaBright, shining light, or torchSlavic26
- JamierOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- JovianOf or relating to Jupiter, the Roman god or the planetModern coinage26
- JolyneModern variant of Joleen or Jolene, often interpreted as a blend of Jo and -lynn suffixModern coinage26
- JasireOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- JanetteGod is graciousEnglish25
- JustynJustyn is a variant spelling of Justin, meaning 'just' or 'righteous'English25
- JayeOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- JomarA modern blend of Jose and Mar, possibly influenced by names like Omar, with no single settled meaningModern coinage25
- JhonnyVariant spelling of Johnny, a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English25
- JoyaDerived from the Spanish word for 'jewel'Spanish25
- JameerUnknownModern coinage25
- JavontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- JazleenCoined in the United States, likely as a variant of Jasmine or Jazlene, with the fashionable -leen or -lene suffixModern coinage25
- JoachimGod will establish or Yahweh has establishedHebrew25
- JoaquimGod will establishHebrew25
- JacelynnCombination of Jace and Lynn, likely derived from the name Jacelyn, itself a modern elaboration of Jace or JacquelineModern coinage25
- JacarriOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- JordieOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of Jordan or JordanaModern coinage25
- JesperGod is graciousScandinavian25
- JeannetteGod is graciousFrench24
- JosselynOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- JohannahGod is graciousHebrew24
- JeslynOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- JayanaThe name Jayana is of uncertain originModern coinage24
- JahdielPossibly derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my witness' or 'the knowledge of God'Hebrew24
- JudeaThe name Judea is a place name deriving from the historical region of Judea, but as a given name it has no established meaning beyond its geographical originModern coinage24
- JoodGenerosity, bounty, or excellence, rooted in the Arabic root J-W-DArabic24
- JirahOf uncertain originModern coinage24