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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- JothamGod is perfectHebrew16
- JerzieModern variation of Jersey, likely a place name or fashionable coinage influenced by similar-sounding namesModern coinage16
- JakoriOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JatziriOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JahmierModern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix Jah- (evoking the Rastafarian term for God) and the popular suffix -mier (from names like Jamier or Damier)Modern coinage16
- JeremiyahGod will uplift, a variant of JeremiahHebrew16
- JesaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JaielOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- JhacariJhacari is a modern invented name of uncertain meaningModern coinage16
- Jeicob16
- Jazani16
- JohnieGod is graciousEnglish15
- JeniferFair, smooth, or white waveEnglish15
- JeffryGod's peaceEnglish15
- JuliOf uncertain originEnglish15
- JanayOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JeseniaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JovonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- JaymesSupplanter, from the Hebrew name Ya'aqovEnglish15
- JoellGod is gracious or Yahweh is God, a variant of JoelEnglish15
- JosslynOf uncertain originEnglish15
- JeremiMay Jehovah exaltHebrew15
- JacolbyA modern invented name, possibly a creative respelling of Jacob or a blend of Jacob and ColbyModern coinage15
- JoselynnModern combination of Jocelyn and Lynn, likely drawing from Jocelyn's debated meaning (possibly 'little Goth' or 'cheerful')Modern coinage15
- JamariaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of Jam- and -mariaModern coinage15
- JobePersecutedHebrew15
- JoseangelJoseangel combines Jose, a Spanish form of Joseph meaning 'God will add,' and Angel, meaning 'messenger of GodSpanish15
- JeremihOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JasminaJasmina is a variant of Jasmine, meaning 'jasmine flower'Persian15
- JizellePossibly a variant of Giselle, from a Germanic word meaning 'pledge, hostage'Modern coinage15
- Jevinpossibly a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth'Irish15
- JaxinOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JayonOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JaiceOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JaksonSon of Jack, like the more common variant JacksonEnglish15
- JerickOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JaiceeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- JayvienOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JosefineGod will increaseGerman15
- JamirahDerived from Jamila, meaning 'beautiful' in ArabicArabic15
- JessiaVariant spelling of Jessica, possibly meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'English15
- JacShort form of Jacob or JacquelineEnglish15
- Jalaysiaof uncertain originModern coinage15
- JakaydenModern invented name, a blend of J (as in Jay) and Kayden or Kaden, likely created for its fashionable soundModern coinage15
- JanviOf uncertain originSanskrit15
- JemaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JabirOne who consoles or brings comfort, also often interpreted as 'comforter' or 'restorerArabic15
- JaileyCombination of the popular sounds 'Jay' and 'Lee', often formed by blending names like Jay or Jane with -ley or -leigh suffixesModern coinage15
- JhamirProbably a variant of Jamir, a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- JeriyahOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JannatulGarden of paradise, often understood as a variation of Jannat (heaven or garden in Arabic)Arabic15
- JulianyPossibly a modern elaborated form of Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded', or a feminine variant of JulianModern coinage15
- JazzielOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JazhielOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- JahaireOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Jeiren15
- Jabal15
- Jakaius15
- JohnnaGod is gracious, feminine form of JohnEnglish14
- JacquelynnSupplanterHebrew14
- JacyA modern coinage, likely derived from the initials JModern coinage14
- JenaeOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Jebof uncertain originEnglish14
- JettaOf uncertain originEnglish14
- JaniOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JulieannaA feminine elaboration of Julia, ultimately derived from the Latin family name Julius, of uncertain meaning but possibly related to 'youthful'English14
- Jamauriof uncertain originModern coinage14
- JhonathanA variant spelling of Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God' in HebrewHebrew14
- JoseantonioGod will increaseSpanish14
- JaseyProbably a modern feminine variant of Jase, a shortened form of JasonModern coinage14
- JaasielGod is my strength, of debated originHebrew14
- JerzeeA modern feminine coinage derived from the American state of New Jersey or the Jersey breed of dairy cattle, but primarily used as a phonetic respelling of JerseyModern coinage14
- JewelzRespelling of the word 'jewels', meaning precious stonesModern coinage14
- JaevionA modern invented name, likely formed from the popular sounds of names like Jayden and Kevin, with no established meaningModern coinage14
- JohannyGod is graciousSpanish14
- JosaiahOften regarded as a variant of Josiah, meaning 'the Lord supports' or 'God heals,' though its exact meaning is uncertainEnglish14
- JaziyaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JeylinOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JaxtinModern invented name, likely a blend of Jax (itself a short form of Jackson) and the popular suffix -tin, influenced by names like JustinModern coinage14
- JossiahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Josiah or a blend of Joseph and JosiahModern coinage14
- JoshuanJoshuan is a modern variant of Joshua, which traditionally means 'Yahweh is salvation' in HebrewModern coinage14
- JouryOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JhaydenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of JaydenModern coinage14
- JayzenOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JeidenA modern invented name formed from the sound of Jaden and similar namesModern coinage14
- JochebedThe meaning is uncertainHebrew14
- JanatParadise, garden in the afterlifeArabic14
- JeylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- JoaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Jakaii14
- Jey14
- JerrodDescended from a ruler or spear-braveEnglish13
- JenniOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jenny, a pet form of JenniferEnglish13
- JulisayouthfulSpanish13
- Jalinof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- JaradVariant of Jared, meaning 'he descends' or 'rose' in HebrewHebrew13
- JamariusOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JoelyOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JaliaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JuanitoDiminutive of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'Spanish13
- JanyahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JancarlosCombination of Jan and CarlosSpanish13
- JakyraOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JacoriOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Josiof uncertain originModern coinage13
- JayonnaModern coinage, likely a combination of the prefix 'Jay-' (from names like Jayla) with the popular suffix '-onna' (from names like Leona)Modern coinage13
- JabrielGod is my strengthArabic13
- JenayaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- JessalynnCombination of Jessica and Lynn, with no inherent meaning beyond the component namesModern coinage13
- JakylaJakyla is a modern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Jacob or a blend of Jay and KylaModern coinage13
- JaytonJayton is of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending the popular prefix 'Jay-' with the suffix '-ton' from Old English meaning 'town' or 'settlement'Modern coinage13
- Jaymesonson of JamesEnglish13
- JadalynCombination of the names Jade and Lynn, or a variant of JadelynModern coinage13
- JossUncertain originEnglish13
- JaleyahOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JaymarA modern coinage combining the sounds of Jay and Mar, often from names like Jay and Marvin or as a blend of parents' namesModern coinage13
- JordanyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name influenced by Jordan and the popular -y suffixModern coinage13
- JojoOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JahmeirOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JassiahJassiah is a modern coined name, likely a blend of Jason or Jesse with the popular suffix -iah, and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage13
- Jakiof uncertain originModern coinage13
- JamiereOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Jaretssiof uncertain originModern coinage13
- JaxxsonOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JafethGod adds, God increasesHebrew13
- JayliannaCombination of the phonetic elements 'Jay' and 'Lianna', without a traditional etymological meaningModern coinage13
- JakylahModern invented name, likely a feminine elaboration of Jacob or a variant of Jacqueline, without a specific traditional meaningModern coinage13
- JehielGod livesHebrew13
- Jakarieof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage13
- JacqueesOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JaheirJaheir is of uncertain originModern coinage13
- JaylianiOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JozielOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- JiovonniVariant of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian13
- Juman13
- Jinu13
- Jazariyah13
- Jermoni13
- Jalanii13
- Jaymani13
- Jedson13
- Jeveah13
- Jettsyn13
- Jaylens13
- Jaywen13
- JarrodVariant of Jared, from a Hebrew root meaning 'he shall descend' or possibly 'rose'English12
- JarredPossibly a variant of Jared, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'he descends' or 'one who rulesEnglish12
- JarrellPossibly a variant of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'spear ruler,' but the exact origin is uncertainEnglish12
- JosefaGod will add, God increasesSpanish12
- Jaquelinsupplanter, or one who replacesFrench12
- Jenessaof uncertain meaningModern coinage12
- JennicaModern coinage, blending Jennifer and Jessica, without a specific meaningModern coinage12
- JeanpaulCombined given name from Jean (God is gracious) and Paul (small or humble)French12
- JaidonModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and the popular -don suffix (from names like Aiden, Jadon)Modern coinage12
- JadariusA modern invented name combining elements such as 'Ja' and 'Darius', or a variant of Jadarrius, with no established traditional meaningModern coinage12
- JamarioA modern coinage combining the popular prefixes Ja- and Mario, suggesting a meaning akin to 'God's Mario' or 'Jehovah is exalted' by association with the name MarioModern coinage12
- JeancarlosGod is graciousSpanish12
- JolenaA modern feminine name, likely a blend of Jo (from Josephine or similar) and Lena, or an elaboration of JoleneModern coinage12
- Jalenaof uncertain originModern coinage12
- JeremyahA variant of Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will exaltHebrew12
- JlynnModern invented name, likely a respelling of Jaylynn or Jaylen, combining the prefix J- with the popular -lynn suffixModern coinage12
- JamarriOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JafarStream, small riverArabic12
- JonaelOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JaretzyOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JosselineA feminine form of Joscelin, derived from a Germanic name meaning 'member of the Gaut tribe' or possibly from the Latin 'jocundus' meaning 'pleasant'French12
- Jacksenson of JackEnglish12
- Jakiahof uncertain originModern coinage12
- Jairaof uncertain originModern coinage12
- JennalynCombination of Jenny and the suffix -lyn, often interpreted as 'fair one' or 'white wave' due to its componentsModern coinage12
- JahnaeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements like Jah- and -naeModern coinage12
- JaeleeCombination of the letters Jae (often from names like Jael or Jay) and Lee (from Old English 'clearing'), resulting in a modern invented nameModern coinage12
- JahnaviGoddess Ganga, the personification of the River Ganges in Hindu traditionSanskrit12
- JosyahProbably a modern spelling variant of Josiah, traditionally meaning 'Yahweh supports' or 'whom Yahweh heals' in HebrewModern coinage12
- JamiracleModern invented name, likely combining elements of names like Jamila or Jamie with the word 'miracle'Modern coinage12
- JaeleighOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining the sounds of Jay and Leigh, or a variant of JayleeModern coinage12
- JazperOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JariyaOf uncertain originArabic12
- JoseanGod will addSpanish12
- Jovonniof uncertain originModern coinage12
- JaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JencyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jenny, which originated as a diminutive of Jane or JenniferEnglish12
- JahzeelOf debated meaningHebrew12
- JaylinaA modern feminine coinage blending Jay (itself a diminutive from various sources) with the popular suffix -lina, suggesting a melodic name without a single traditional meaningModern coinage12
- JapjiOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JynesisA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Genesis, meaning 'beginning' or 'origin'Modern coinage12
- Jacierof uncertain originModern coinage12
- JaxelOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JolaniOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- JossielCombination of 'Jos' (from Joseph) and the suffix '-iel' (meaning 'God' in Hebrew), thus possibly 'God will add' or 'God is my strength', but likely a modern invented nameModern coinage12
- JenovaProbably a modern coinage, possibly derived from names like Jenna or Jennifer combined with the popular suffix -ova, or inspired by the fictional planet in the Final Fantasy video game seriesModern coinage12
- Jiwoo12
- Jhael12
- Jasias12
- Jahsire12
- Jherzi12
- Jhakai12
- Jezuri12
- Jugaad12
- JoesphGod will increase, or God addsHebrew11