Jett

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Jett Pronunciation

Jett is 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 (2024)#3905 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 636

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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).

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jett?

Jett is pronounced JET (/ˈdʒɛt/). Press play above to hear Jett said aloud.

How do you say Jett?

Jett is said JET (/ˈdʒɛt/). Press play above to hear Jett said aloud.

What does the name Jett mean?

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

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.