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Jett

♀ Girl

Pronounced JET /ˈdʒɛt/High

Meaning: From the deep-black gemstone jet (Greek gagates) and the airborne speed-word — a rock-and-roll one-syllable nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Black-diamond speed for a daughter: Jett is the mourning-gem and the runway roar — and Joan Jett's leather-jacket legacy makes it a natural girls' name. Fast, dark, and cool.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the deep-black gemstone jet (Greek gagates) and the airborne speed-word — a rock-and-roll one-syllable name
U.S. rank (2025)#4027 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 672

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119572025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jett comes from the gemstone jet — deep-black fossilized wood, named from Greek gagates — doubled with the jet of flight and speed. Joan Jett gave it leather-and-guitar cred; on daughters it lands fierce and sleek.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare for daughters, black-gem at the root, and fast.

Did you know? Joan Jett — born Joan Larkin — chose Jett as rock armor, then put it in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the gem itself is fossilized wood, polished to black glass.
Overall data confidence 78%
Oxford English Dictionary — jet — gem etymology

Variations

JetJetteJetta

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Joan Jett (1958–present)
    American rock musician, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (stage surname).

If you like Jett…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jett mean?

Jett comes from the deep-black gemstone jet, with the speed of flight built in.

How do you pronounce Jett?

It's said JET /ˈdʒɛt/ — a single syllable.

Is Jett a boy or girl name?

Jett is mainly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Jett?

Jett is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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