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Jill

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Pronounced JIL /ˈdʒɪl/High

Meaning: A pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter')Medium

In 30 seconds: Youthful: Jill pets Gillian — 'youthful'. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningA pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter')

U.S. rank (2024)#6246 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1966

Total births (all-time)≈ 208,052

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jill is a pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, feminine of Julian, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter'). Long established on its own, it pairs with Jack in the old rhyme and once stood generically for 'a girl'. A crisp, classic name (the full name is Gillian).

In the U.S. it appears beside Jillian. Rare on its own today, youthful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gillian comes from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful; a child of Jove' — Jill is its crisp, classic short form (and the Jill of 'Jack and Jill'; said 'JIL').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Jill — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jill mean?

Jill pets Gillian — Latin 'youthful; a child of Jove'.

How do you pronounce Jill?

It's said JIL /ˈdʒɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Jill a boy or girl name?

Jill is a girl's name.

How popular is Jill?

Jill is a rare name in the U.S. today.