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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- JorawarBrave, courageousModern coinage24
- JenaOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- JalynnModern feminine name, likely a blend of 'Jay' and 'Lynn'Modern coinage23
- JullianOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- JarellOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- JavienOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- JabrilOne interpretation is 'God is my strength', but the exact meaning is debated as it derives from angel JibrilArabic23
- JayannaPossibly a combination of the names Jay and Anna, meaning 'jaybird' or 'victory' plus 'grace'Modern coinage23
- JanneyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Janie or a surname transferred to given nameModern coinage23
- JaegerHunter, from the German word for hunterGerman23
- JebediahBeloved friendHebrew23
- JaiyanaVictory or success, often interpreted as 'God has answered'Arabic23
- JayrenOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- Junaidvariant of Junayd, meaning 'little warrior' or 'soldier'Arabic23
- JaceionFormed from elements of Jace and the fashionable suffix -ionModern coinage23
- JalaiyahJalaiyah is a modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular prefix Ja- (as in Jayla or Janaya) and the fashionable suffix -aiyah (similar to Aaliyah), with no established etymological meaningModern coinage23
- JerseiOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- JardaniOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- Jahani23
- JarenOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- JoselinA modern feminine variant of Jocelyn, ultimately derived from a Germanic name meaning 'member of the Gauts' tribe or 'little Goth'Modern coinage22
- JaileneModern feminine name, likely a blend of Jay (or Jae) and the suffix -lene, similar to Jolene or KayleneModern coinage22
- JashawnThe name Jashawn is a modern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix 'Ja-' with the name Shawn, itself an anglicization of Sean, the Irish form of JohnModern coinage22
- JihadStruggle or striving, especially in the path of GodArabic22
- JaliahOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- JosemariaJoseph and Mary, combining the names of Jesus' earthly father and motherSpanish22
- JosmarCombination of Jose and Omar, or possibly a variant of JosmarModern coinage22
- JaelleMountain goatHebrew22
- JakGod is gracious, derived from JohnEnglish22
- Jakhaiof uncertain originModern coinage22
- JoashYahweh has given, or fire of Yahweh (debated)Hebrew22
- JaanviGenerally interpreted as 'life' or 'lively' in Sanskrit, though the exact meaning is debatedSanskrit22
- JakyriJakyri is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular prefix Ja- and the suffix -kyri, possibly inspired by names like Kyrie or JakariModern coinage22
- JettsenOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- Josai22
- Jacaerys22
- JillYouthful, sometimes considered a variant of Gillian, from the Latin name JuliaEnglish21
- JanineGod is graciousEnglish21
- JeanieGod is graciousEnglish21
- JoleenA compound name combining Jo (from Josephine or Joanna) and the popular suffix -leen, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' by association with Jo-related namesModern coinage21
- JesseniaProbably a modern elaboration of Jessie or Jessica, or a variant of the botanical name Jessenia from a genus of palmsModern coinage21
- JevonOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- JaedynJaedyn is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Jayden or Jadyn, with no traditional meaningModern coinage21
- JalissaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- JermiahGod will exalt or God will upliftHebrew21
- JamiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- JovannaGod is graciousItalian21
- JaelaOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- JalonOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- JarrenOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- Jarekfierce and strongSlavic21
- JersonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Jason or a Spanish/Portuguese diminutiveModern coinage21
- JaythanJaythan is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and Nathan or a variant of JathanModern coinage21
- JonielGod is my judge, a combination of Jon and the suffix -iel meaning 'God'Modern coinage21
- JiovaniGod is graciousItalian21
- Jamoniof uncertain originModern coinage21
- JibranTo console or to soothe, often interpreted as 'comforter' or 'one who consoles'Arabic21
- JayceionModern invented name, likely a blend of Jayce and the suffix -ion, with no traditional meaningModern coinage21
- Jirenof uncertain originModern coinage21
- JuviaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined nameModern coinage21
- JahaanOf uncertain originPersian21
- JasherJasher is a biblical name meaning 'upright' or 'righteous' in HebrewHebrew21
- JeilaniOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- Julaniof uncertain originModern coinage21
- Jaziriah21
- JerrellPossibly a modern coinage blending elements of names like Jerome and Darrell, or a variant of JarrellModern coinage20
- JalynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sounds of Jay and LynModern coinage20
- JazmyneOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JaymieA modern feminine variant of Jay, derived from the name Jamie, itself from James, meaning 'supplanter'English20
- JaniaOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JamellVariant of Jamal, meaning 'beauty' in ArabicArabic20
- JacoreyInvented name, combining the prefix Ja- with the name Corey, or possibly a variant of JacoryModern coinage20
- JuelOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JakiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JassonVariant spelling of Jason, meaning 'healer' (from Greek Iason)Greek20
- JaheemOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JaylieA modern elaborated form of Jay, likely influenced by the popular -lie suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage20
- JenavievePossibly a modern respelling of Genevieve, meaning "woman of the race" or "white wave" from Celtic elements, but the exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage20
- JalalMajesty, grandeur, gloryArabic20
- JeysonModern variant of Jason, derived from Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'Modern coinage20
- JalinaOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JesslynnCombination of Jessica and LynnModern coinage20
- JohnmarkCompound name combining John, meaning 'God is gracious', and Mark, meaning 'warlike'Modern coinage20
- Judaspraised, from Hebrew Yehuda, meaning 'praise' or 'he is praised'Hebrew20
- JamireCombination of the prefix 'Ja-' and the name 'Mire', or possibly a variant of 'Jamari'Modern coinage20
- JaazielGod is strength, or perhaps a variant of Jaziel meaning 'God allots'Hebrew20
- Jhonyof uncertain origin, likely a spelling variant of Johnny, a diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English20
- JavoniPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a blend of elements like 'Ja-' and 'voni' or a variant of names like Javon or Giovanni, with uncertain specific meaningModern coinage20
- JaeliOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JazirOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- Jyairof uncertain originModern coinage20
- JazierOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JoveeOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JaymirOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- JeycobA modern creative respelling of Jacob, traditionally meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'Modern coinage20
- JewellJewel, a precious stoneEnglish19
- JeannaGod is graciousEnglish19
- JenelleA modern feminine coinage combining the names Jenny and Elle, suggesting 'fair one' or 'white wave'Modern coinage19
- JameelHandsome, beautifulArabic19
- JonaDoveHebrew19
- JaelenPossibly a modern invented name, combining the sound of Jay (from names like Jason or Jaylen) with the fashionable -len suffixModern coinage19
- JaydeeJaydee is a modern coinage derived from the initials JModern coinage19
- JeanlucGod is graciousFrench19
- JoleighOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- JamilethOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- JodeciModern invented name, likely derived from the R&B group Jodeci, with no traditional meaningModern coinage19
- JihanThe worldArabic19
- JohnhenryJohn is derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage19
- JoesiahUncertainModern coinage19
- JaxtenModern coinage blending the popular sound of Jax with the fashionable -sten suffix, akin to names like Braxton and PaxtonModern coinage19
- JakobieSupplanterEnglish19
- JayliNo established meaningModern coinage19
- JerusalemCity of peaceHebrew19
- JiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- JahelOf uncertain originHebrew19
- JasiriBrave, bold, or courageousAfrican19
- JasibeOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- JeyrenOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- JayloniOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- Jio19
- Jakarii19
- Jaydens19
- Jaylanii19
- JanellGod is graciousEnglish18
- JasenOf uncertain originGreek18
- JensGod is graciousScandinavian18
- JariusOf uncertain meaningEnglish18
- JosemanuelCombination of Jose and Manuel, two Spanish names with shared Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' and 'God is with us'Spanish18
- JailahOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JakeemOf debated originArabic18
- JaylineOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JuandiegoGod is graciousSpanish18
- JariThe meaning of Jari is uncertainScandinavian18
- JezielOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JemimahDoveHebrew18
- JersieOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JerzeyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a respelling of JerseyModern coinage18
- JahkiOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JaslineA modern feminine name likely derived from Jazmin, meaning 'jasmine flower', with the -line suffixModern coinage18
- JoplinOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JanoahOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- JocabedOf uncertain originSpanish18
- JanelysPossibly a modern combination of Jane and -lys (as in Katelyn or Janelle), with no traditional meaningModern coinage18
- JuddsonSon of JuddEnglish18
- JulezOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Julius or JulesModern coinage18
- JkaiOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- Jhakari18
- Jamias18
- Jeyder18
- Jamazi18
- JolynnCombination of Jo (short for Josephine or Joanna) and Lynn, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'lake' respectivelyEnglish17
- JaretOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Jared or JarrettModern coinage17
- JamayaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JalyssaA modern invented name, likely formed by blending elements of names like 'Jalisa' or 'Alyssa'Modern coinage17
- JazleneModern coinage, likely a blend of the phonetic elements of 'Jasmine' and the popular suffix '-lene'Modern coinage17
- JamiraOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JozefGod will add, increase (Hebrew)Slavic17
- JansonSon of Jan (Dutch and Scandinavian variant of John, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious')Modern coinage17
- JabezOf uncertain meaningHebrew17
- JenevaGeneva is a city name, but Jeneva likely originated as a variant of Geneva or JenniferEnglish17
- JayvinOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JaleighOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JaileeOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JanayahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Jahmereof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements Jah- (as in Jah, Rastafarian term for God) and -mere (a fashionable suffix)Modern coinage17
- JayahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the sound of names like Jayla or Maya with the fashionable -yah suffixModern coinage17
- JatziryOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JefersonSon of Jeff, a variant of JeffersonEnglish17
- JalaylaMeaning uncertainModern coinage17
- JakaidenModern invented name, likely combining elements from names like Jacob or Jackson and AidanModern coinage17
- Jaleiaof uncertain originModern coinage17
- JamylahA feminine form of Jamal, meaning 'beauty' in ArabicArabic17
- JurnieOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JaiveerOne who is victorious in life or brings life to victorySanskrit17
- JairenOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JournieeA modern invented spelling of Journey, referring to a trip or voyageModern coinage17
- JasaiahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the sounds of names such as Isaiah and JosiahModern coinage17
- JymirOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- JadesolaWealth has comeAfrican17
- JourneiiA modern invented name, likely a variant of Journey, meaning 'a trip' or 'a passage'Modern coinage17
- JamoraOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Jamesley17
- Jisha17
- Jazuri17
- Jacaius17
- Jourmani17
- JeannieGod is graciousScottish16
- JonnieGod is gracious, a variant of John or JohnnyEnglish16
- JoycelynJoyous, cheerfulEnglish16
- JaclynnDerived from Jacqueline, meaning "supplanter" or "may God protectEnglish16
- JailaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JanyaBorn of heavenSanskrit16
- JaquezOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JaisonVariant of Jason, meaning 'healer'Greek16
- JaveonOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JahiemOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JamarrOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JarelyOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JameelaBeautiful in Arabic, derived from the root J-M-L for beautyArabic16
- JezreelGod sows, or God plantsHebrew16