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Joban

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOH-bun /ˈdʒoʊ.bən/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi joban, 'youth; the bloom or vigor of youth,' used in Sikh and Punjabi families. A warm, spirited name.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited Punjabi name: Joban means 'youth; the bloom of youth' (said 'JOH-bun'). Warm and meaningful.
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Origin MediumPunjabi
MeaningFrom the Punjabi joban, 'youth; the bloom or vigor of youth,' used in Sikh and Punjabi families. A warm, spirited name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11546 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720112024

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

Joban comes from the Punjabi word for 'youth; the bloom of youth,' at home in Sikh and Punjabi tradition. It reads warm and full of life - rare in the U.S. (said 'JOH-bun').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Punjabi families. Rare, spirited, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Joban is Punjabi for 'youth; the bloom and vigor of youth' - a warm, spirited name used in Sikh and Punjabi families (said 'JOH-bun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Joban — Punjabi 'youth'; Sikh name

Variations

JobanpreetJobanJaban

Nicknames

JobJobi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joban mean?

Joban is Punjabi for 'youth; the bloom or vigor of youth,' used in Sikh and Punjabi families.

How do you pronounce Joban?

It's said JOH-bun /ˈdʒoʊ.bən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joban a boy or girl name?

Joban is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Joban?

Joban is a rare name in the U.S.

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