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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- JaielleOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JasnoorOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JaxxenModern invented name, a variant of Jaxon or Jackson, meaning 'son of Jack'Modern coinage7
- JerikoOf uncertain meaningModern coinage7
- JordaniVariant of Jordan, meaning 'flowing down' or 'descending,' referring to the River JordanModern coinage7
- JaeceA modern invented nameModern coinage7
- JahvierOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JakotaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JosuelGod is salvationSpanish7
- JoraOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JaxsunModern invented name, likely derived from the surname Jackson, meaning 'son of Jack'Modern coinage7
- JalaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JahleahAppears to be a modern invented name, likely a creative respelling of Jalia or a combination of Jah- (as in Jah) + LeahModern coinage7
- JesslyA modern invented name, likely formed from Jessica or Jesse combined with the popular suffix -lyModern coinage7
- JakareeJakaree is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly formed from the sound elements "Ja-" and "-karee" or influenced by names like Jakari and KareemModern coinage7
- JaysieOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- JozeyA modern invented name, likely a variant of Josie (a pet form of Josephine) or a creative spelling of the rhyming name PosyModern coinage7
- JahcereOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage7
- Jerusalenof uncertain originSpanish7
- Jasi7
- Jesiel7
- Jaylise7
- Jahsier7
- Jayleana7
- Jamirr7
- Jaykon7
- Jovina7
- Jusuf7
- Jasly7
- Julianni7
- Jexiel7
- Japneet7
- Jyson7
- Jakylin7
- Josohn7
- Jaior7
- Jenoah7
- Jalonnie7
- Janovia7
- Jemmah7
- Jekai7
- Jiavanna7
- Janhvi7
- Johnkerry7
- Jhosua7
- Jeisson7
- Jhoseph7
- Jodh7
- Jazayla7
- Jakhy7
- Jasoor7
- Jamyr7
- Jynx7
- Jazaire7
- Jhaycob7
- Jahniel7
- Jaomi7
- Junho7
- Jaiair7
- Jakovi7
- Jerlani7
- JamiOf uncertain originEnglish6
- JerriA spelling variant of Jerry, which originated as a diminutive of Gerald or Jeremy, meanings including 'spear ruler' (Gerald) or 'appointed by God' (Jeremy)English6
- JeromyOf uncertain originEnglish6
- JaimeeSupplanter, or a feminine variant of JamesEnglish6
- JericaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JackelynSupplanter, or one who replacesEnglish6
- JoyeJoy, a feeling of great pleasure and happinessEnglish6
- JaneeOf uncertain origin, often considered a modern elaborated form of Jane, possibly influenced by Renée or a phonetic spelling of JanieModern coinage6
- JazzminA modern spelling variant of Jasmine, referring to the climbing plant with fragrant flowersModern coinage6
- JenineVariant of Janine, ultimately from Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English6
- JulianeYouthful or downy-bearded, from the Roman family name IulianusLatin6
- Jossieof uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of names beginning with Jos- such as Josephine or JocelynEnglish6
- JermainOf debated originModern coinage6
- JanitaGod is graciousHebrew6
- JennyferWhite smooth, fair oneEnglish6
- JerronOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JerellOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JathanVariant of Nathan, meaning 'he gave' or 'gift' in HebrewHebrew6
- JamaineOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jermaine meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany'English6
- JermelOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JeralynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Jerry and Lyn or a variant of GeraldineModern coinage6
- JamillaOf debated originArabic6
- JonaeCombination of the prefix Jo- and the suffix -nae, likely modeled after names like Jonae or JanaeModern coinage6
- JarinOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaileenOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JamaraOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JavisProbably a variant of Javis, itself a modern coinage from the surname Jarvis or a blend of Jay and DavisModern coinage6
- JavontaCombination of the prefix 'Ja-' with the name 'Vonta', possibly influenced by 'Javon' or 'Lavonta'Modern coinage6
- JamiletOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JayneeOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JavariusOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JanikaGod is graciousSlavic6
- Jamonteof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JoyannaJoyanna is a modern feminine name combining the words 'joy' and the suffix '-anna', suggesting a meaning of 'joyful grace'Modern coinage6
- JabbarAlmighty, the All-Powerful (one of the names of God in Islam)Arabic6
- JadeynA modern invented name, likely a blend of Jay or Jade with the trendy -den suffixModern coinage6
- JayvynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending the syllable 'Jay' with the fashionable '-vyn' suffixModern coinage6
- JaliyaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JamersonSon of JamesEnglish6
- JamezOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of JamesModern coinage6
- JudOf uncertain originEnglish6
- JavanteDerived from the elements 'Ja-' (a common prefix in modern coinages) and 'vante' (possibly influenced by the word 'avant' meaning 'forward' or 'ahead')Modern coinage6
- JohnthomasCombination of the names John and ThomasEnglish6
- Jvonof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaeleneA modern variant of the name Jael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yael meaning 'mountain goat'Modern coinage6
- JamareModern coinage, likely a blend of James or Jamal with the popular -are suffixModern coinage6
- JaydOf debated originModern coinage6
- JaivionA modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular 'Jay-' prefix and '-vion' suffix, with no traditional meaningModern coinage6
- JoaquinaGod will establishSpanish6
- JabarSome sources interpret it as 'comforter' or 'consoler', though its exact meaning is uncertainArabic6
- JataviaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaOf uncertain originEnglish6
- JaniylaJaniyla is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Jani (eModern coinage6
- JanuelOf debated origin, possibly a combination of Jan and Manuel or a Spanish variant of Januel as a diminutiveSpanish6
- JamyiahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining sounds popular in African American naming traditionsModern coinage6
- Jezelleof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- JuanluisCompound of Juan and LuisSpanish6
- JohnrobertJohnrobert combines the names John, meaning 'God is gracious', and Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English6
- JorenOf uncertain originDutch6
- JulenOf uncertain originSpanish6
- JakelOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JahniyahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Janiah or Jahna with the popular -iyah suffixModern coinage6
- JaleyaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- Jashunof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JashanCelebration or festive songSanskrit6
- JaeleenModern invented name, likely a blend of Jay and the suffix -leen, or a variant of JaeleneModern coinage6
- Jazionof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JanellieCombination of Jan and Nellie, or a variant of Janelle, likely meaning 'God is gracious' and 'bright, shining one'Modern coinage6
- JefryGod will increase (derived from Jeffrey, from Geoffrey)English6
- Jaiseof uncertain originModern coinage6
- Jarayof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JasiraOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JniyahThe meaning of Jniyah is uncertainModern coinage6
- JankiOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Janaki, an epithet of the Hindu goddess Sita meaning 'daughter of Janaka'Sanskrit6
- JuandediosServant of God, a compound of Spanish 'Juan' (John) and 'de Dios' (of God), referencing the biblical John of GodSpanish6
- JaydeenModern invented name, likely formed from the popular phonetic elements 'Jay' and 'deen', with no traditional etymological meaningModern coinage6
- JahniOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JabriA shortened form of Jabril, the Arabic name for the angel Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strengthArabic6
- JermarionProbably invented, combining the popular prefix Jer- (from names like Jeremy or Jerome) with the suffix -marion (perhaps influenced by Marion or similar names)Modern coinage6
- JessamyA variant of Jessamine, meaning jasmine flowerEnglish6
- JurneyOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JohananYahweh has been graciousHebrew6
- JelinaJelina is a modern variant of Jelena or Selina, likely a combination of the -ina suffix with elements from names like Elena or AngelinaModern coinage6
- JunielOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JareliOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaniylahOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JceonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of JasonModern coinage6
- JoeliVariant of Joelle, a feminine form of Joel, meaning 'Yahweh is God' in HebrewModern coinage6
- Jalikof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JasiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JafariOf uncertain originArabic6
- JasanOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JasmarieCombines the names Jasmin and Marie, suggesting a blend of their meaningsModern coinage6
- JoangelCombination of the names Joe and AngelModern coinage6
- JaslyneJaslyne is a modern invented name, likely a blend of names like Jasmine and Lynn, combining their sounds and associationsModern coinage6
- JeymiOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JamesenSon of JamesEnglish6
- JerneeFanciful modern coinage, likely derived from the name Journey or the word journeyModern coinage6
- JivanLifeSanskrit6
- JerneyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- JahdaiBelovedModern coinage6
- JenesysOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JezlynProbably a modern invented name, often interpreted as a variant of Jessica or JocelynModern coinage6
- JerseeModern creative spelling of Jersey, inspired by the Channel Island or the UModern coinage6
- JaylenaJaylena is a modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular prefix 'Jay-' (from names like Jayden) and the suffix '-lena' (from names like Elena or Magdalena)Modern coinage6
- JohanyOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JahmaniOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaidevVictory to God, or one who brings victory to the godsSanskrit6
- JigarA strong or stout heart, often used affectionately in Gujarati and HindiSanskrit6
- JosianeGod will add (feminine form of Joseph)French6
- JudaeaOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine form of Judah or a place name referring to the ancient region of JudeaHebrew6
- JerniOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JeslinOf debated origin, possibly a modern blend of Jessica and Lynn or a variant of Jaslyn, meaning 'gift of God' or 'jasmine'Modern coinage6
- JsiahThe name Jsiah is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Josiah, which means 'God supports and heals' in HebrewModern coinage6
- JedrickModern coinage, likely a blend of Jed (from Jedidiah or similar) and the popular suffix -rick, suggesting 'beloved ruler' or 'friend of God,' though no fixed meaning existsModern coinage6
- Jiminof uncertain originModern coinage6
- JanaviaThe meaning of Janavia is uncertainModern coinage6
- JavelleThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage6
- JeshurunA poetic name for Israel meaning 'upright one' or 'beloved', appearing in the Hebrew BibleHebrew6
- JexOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JameisonSon of James (a variant of Jameson)English6
- JylaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- JishnuA name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'elder' or 'distinguished', also an epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu and the warrior ArjunaSanskrit6
- JosannaCombination of Jos(ephine) and Anna, or a variant of JosianneEnglish6
- JuellOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JaimereOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- JalailaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention combining elements of names like Jala or Layla, or an elaborated form of JalaModern coinage6
- Jaliana6
- Jahcari6
- Jaleiyah6
- Jiho6
- Jya6
- Jakyree6
- Johara6
- Jakylen6
- Jayonni6
- Jeyleen6
- Jaydiel6
- Johnlee6