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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- JackyOf uncertain originEnglish11
- JonnaGod is graciousScandinavian11
- JuniusOf uncertain originLatin11
- JeremieThe name Jeremie is a French variant of Jeremiah, which means 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'Yahweh has appointedFrench11
- JocelyneA female variant of Jocelyn, ultimately from the Germanic given name Gaudelenus, meaning 'lord' or 'chieftain,' but debated and possibly related to the Celtic name IudocGerman11
- JuwanOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JaninaGod is graciousSlavic11
- JajuanOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coined name combining the syllable 'Ja' with the popular suffix 'Juan'Modern coinage11
- JanellaGod is graciousEnglish11
- JaydynCombination of the initial J and the popular suffix -ayden, influenced by the name JaydenModern coinage11
- JacquezOf uncertain originFrench11
- JontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JuanjoseGod is graciousSpanish11
- Jameriaof uncertain originModern coinage11
- JaraUsually considered a short form of names like Jaroslava, meaning 'fierce glory' or 'spring' in Slavic contexts, but also used independentlySlavic11
- JolinaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JenaiOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JadalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JadziaOf uncertain originSlavic11
- JoaniGod is gracious, a feminine variant of JohnEnglish11
- JayminOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JennerThe name Jenner likely derives from the Welsh personal name Ennion, or as an English occupational surname for a small, delicate personEnglish11
- JosemiguelCombination of José and Miguel, blending 'God will increase' (from Hebrew Yosef) and 'Who is like God?' (from Hebrew Mikha'el)Spanish11
- JaleighaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JoiaJewel or precious stone, from the Portuguese and Catalan word for jewelPortuguese11
- JadisOf uncertain originLiterary11
- JusiahOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JeilynOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JeovaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern elaboration of Giovanni (Italian form of John) meaning 'God is gracious'Modern coinage11
- JaionOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JanelisOf uncertain meaningModern coinage11
- JazlynneA modern invented name, likely a blend of Jazlyn and the popular suffix -lynneModern coinage11
- JacksynSon of JackEnglish11
- JabarriOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JamesynOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern feminine or unisex variant of JamesModern coinage11
- JaphetMay God enlarge / God will openHebrew11
- JeilyOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JazarahMeaning is uncertainModern coinage11
- JinanOf uncertain originArabic11
- Jamoriof uncertain originModern coinage11
- JaxieModern feminine form of Jax, itself a short form of Jackson (son of Jack), or a variant of JacquiModern coinage11
- JovinPossibly derived from Jove, another name for the Roman god Jupiter, thus perhaps 'of Jupiter'Latin11
- JiayiDepending on the Chinese characters used, Jiayi can mean 'good and beautiful' or 'family and excellent'Modern coinage11
- JavaehOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JiyanOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JoynerOf uncertain originEnglish11
- JumaBorn on FridayArabic11
- JimmaA variant of the name Jim, which is a diminutive of James, meaning 'supplanter'English11
- JahzierOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JaxxtonJaxxton is a modern inventive spelling of Jackson, which traditionally means 'son of Jack' but as a given name carries no inherent meaning beyond its fashionable soundModern coinage11
- JacieonOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JazaelOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- JaislynModern coinage from the sound Jace or Jay combined with the fashionable -lyn suffixModern coinage11
- JoellieOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- Jermir11
- Jyrah11
- Jahmiel11
- Jozhiel11
- Jhelani11
- Jazbel11
- Joaomiguel11
- Jinwoo11
- JanisGod is graciousEnglish10
- JannieOne common explanation is 'God is gracious,' but the name is also often used as a Dutch diminutive of JohannaDutch10
- JacqueSupplanterFrench10
- JustenAnglicized spelling of Justin, meaning 'just' or 'fair'English10
- JulieannYouthfulEnglish10
- JanieceGod is graciousEnglish10
- JoshuahYahweh is salvationHebrew10
- JeniseForm of Janice, feminine of John, meaning 'God is gracious'English10
- JamonOf uncertain originSpanish10
- JazzmineOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage influenced by the flower name Jasmine and the musical term jazz, intended to evoke a modern, stylish soundModern coinage10
- JaymeeDerived from the name Jay, often considered a feminine diminutive or variant of Jay, meaning "jaybird" or possibly a modern inventionEnglish10
- JaelinMost likely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Jalen or Jaylin, with no traditional meaningModern coinage10
- JayquanOf modern American origin, possibly a combination of the prefix Jay- with the suffix -quan, suggesting creativityModern coinage10
- JaceeOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JameelahBeautiful, from Arabic jamīl meaning 'beautiful'Arabic10
- JoshlynModern feminine coinage, likely combining the name Joshua with the popular -lyn suffix, meaning 'God is salvation' by extensionModern coinage10
- JarelProbably a modern combination of the sounds from Jared and Darrel, though its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage10
- JeanpierreCombination of the French names Jean and Pierre, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'rock' respectivelyFrench10
- JalanOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JaseanOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JashonProbably a modern coinage blending the initial sound of Jason with the popular -on suffixModern coinage10
- JameliaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Jamel, derived from Jamal meaning 'beauty' in Arabic, or a modern coinage blending Jam- and -eliaModern coinage10
- JamareeJamaree is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ja-' (popular in names like Jamal and Jamar) with the suffix '-ree' (or '-ee')Modern coinage10
- Jessaminejasmine flowerEnglish10
- JasiaOf uncertain originSlavic10
- JeniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JudaPraise, or the praised oneHebrew10
- JhalilOf debated originArabic10
- JhaseOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JeseOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JosafatYahweh has judgedHebrew10
- JaianaA modern name, likely a creative respelling of Jayana or Jana, with no established meaningModern coinage10
- JamarrionCombination of the prefix 'Ja-' and the name Marion, or a variant of JamarionModern coinage10
- JaaliyahCombination of the prefix Ja- and the name Aaliyah, likely modeled after the Arabic name Aaliyah meaning 'exalted' or 'sublime'Modern coinage10
- JulyanOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JakyeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage10
- JaiannaCombination of the prefix Jai- and the suffix -anna, possibly meaning 'God is gracious' or a variant of Gianna, but of uncertain specific meaningModern coinage10
- JenanGarden, paradise, or heavenArabic10
- JediDerived from the fictional Jedi order in the Star Wars franchise, but of uncertain literal meaningModern coinage10
- JalaiyaThe name is a modern feminine coinageModern coinage10
- JedaiahYahweh knowsHebrew10
- JaidyOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JoaopedroCombination of the names Joao and Pedro, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'rock' respectivelyPortuguese10
- JayzonModern invented name, likely a respelling of Jason, meaning 'healer' in GreekModern coinage10
- Jocsanof uncertain originModern coinage10
- JulianiA modern elaboration of Julian, ultimately from the Roman family name Julianus, meaning 'of Julius' or 'descended from Julius', with the Latin root 'Iulus' associated with downy-bearded or youthfulModern coinage10
- Jepof uncertain originEnglish10
- JoveDerived from the Roman god Jupiter, also known as Jove, meaning 'father of the sky'Latin10
- JiyaanOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word for 'life' or 'soul' (jīva), or a modern variant of JiyanSanskrit10
- JavaniOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JeorgiaFeminine form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker"English10
- JahbariOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- JiairePossibly a modern invented name, with no established meaning in any known languageModern coinage10
- JashOf uncertain originSanskrit10
- JanaiahMost likely a modern invented name, possibly combining the sounds of names like Jana or Janaya with the fashionable -aia suffixModern coinage10
- JheremyA modern respelling of Jeremy, meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God'Modern coinage10
- JayziahThe Lord is my salvationModern coinage10
- Jiannah10
- Jasaan10
- Jandriel10
- Jetsen10
- Jaylany10
- Joji10
- Junayd10
- Jorgie10
- Jonesy10
- Jeylen10
- Jelany10
- Jamoura10
- Jaiaire10
- Jakahri10
- Jrae10
- Jeider10
- Jurzi10
- JeannineGod is graciousFrench9
- JeanineGod is graciousEnglish9
- Judia diminutive of Judith, traditionally meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'Jewish woman'English9
- JeanaVariant of Jean, derived from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English9
- JuliannYouthful or downy-bearded, from the Roman family name IulianusLatin9
- Jacindaof uncertain originSpanish9
- Jettieof uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variant of Henrietta or other names ending in -ettaEnglish9
- JeredOf uncertain originHebrew9
- JerelOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JonelleGod is graciousModern coinage9
- JulienneYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JulianFrench9
- JaedaA modern coinage possibly derived from the name Jada or Jade, or as a variant of Jaida, itself a feminine form of JadenModern coinage9
- JaedonVariant of Jayden, a modern coinage likely blending the name Jay with the suffix -denModern coinage9
- JanuaryName derived from the month of January, often associated with new beginningsModern coinage9
- JerrickOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JailenOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JaidanA modern invented name, likely formed from the sounds of Jay and the popular suffix -dan, as seen in Aiden and JaydenModern coinage9
- JadanModern invented name, likely a variant of Jayden, itself a modern coinage based on the initial 'J' and the fashionable '-dan' suffixModern coinage9
- JarronOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JuaquinOf uncertain originSpanish9
- JonteOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JawanOf uncertain originArabic9
- JuvenalYouthful, youngLatin9
- JonnathanVariant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, meaning 'gift of God' (YHWH has given)Hebrew9
- JabriaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JamyraLikely a modern combination of the sounds of Jamal and Myra or a variant of Jamira, but of uncertain exact meaningModern coinage9
- JeddPossibly a short form of Jedediah, meaning 'beloved of Yahweh' in HebrewEnglish9
- JaquaviousOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Jaquan or DaviousModern coinage9
- JamariousOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JubalOf uncertain originHebrew9
- JowellPossibly a modern coinage or variant of Joel, meaning 'Jehovah is God'Modern coinage9
- JezebelOf uncertain originHebrew9
- JaquonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining 'Ja-' (as in Jason or Jacob) with the popular suffix '-quon'Modern coinage9
- JenaroOf uncertain originSpanish9
- JesselynA modern combination of Jessica or Jesse with the popular suffix -lyn, often interpreted as 'God beholds' via Jessica's Hebrew originModern coinage9
- JazlyneAn elaborated spelling of Jazlyn, a modern coinage blending the sound of Jasmine (the flower) with the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage9
- JaivenOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JaironJairon is a modern coinage, likely a variation of Jaron or Jair, with no established meaning independent of those namesModern coinage9
- JennikaModern invented name, likely a blend of Jennifer and -ikaModern coinage9
- JiovannyGod is graciousItalian9
- JahadOf uncertain originArabic9
- JazellOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JorgiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of George or a variant of GeorgiaModern coinage9
- JananiMother, birth, or originSanskrit9
- Jentriof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage9
- JalaynaJalayna is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the sounds of names like Jayda and Alaina, with no traditional meaningModern coinage9
- JahsonPossibly a variant of Jason, meaning 'healer' in Greek, or a creative spelling of Jackson, meaning 'son of Jack'Modern coinage9
- JasimOne who compensates or rewardsArabic9
- JahkeemOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JahziahOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JoramYahweh is exaltedHebrew9
- JoasThe Lord hastensHebrew9
- JalilaGreat, revered, majesticArabic9
- Jamariiof uncertain originModern coinage9
- JuliannyOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JanilaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Janella, itself a feminine form of Jan or JaneModern coinage9
- Janariaof uncertain originModern coinage9
- JosaphineVariant of Josephine, meaning 'God will increase' or 'Jehovah increases'Modern coinage9
- JahmireOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JavayahOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- JacereOf uncertain origin, possibly invented or derived from a Latin root meaning 'to lie' or 'to throw'Modern coinage9
- Jaxstynof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name influenced by Jax and -ston suffixModern coinage9
- JakylanOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- Janoraa feminine name, possibly a variant of Janara or a modern coinageModern coinage9