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Joi

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How to Pronounce Joi

Pronounced JOY /ˈdΝ‘Κ’Ι”Ιͺ/Medium

Meaning: joyMedium

In 30 seconds: Joi is a short, modern respelling of Joy, an English name from Old French meaning simply 'joy'.
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Origin MediumEnglish (from Old French)
Meaningjoy
U.S. rank (2024)#2584 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births68 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 6,044

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198119422024

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

Joi carries the plain, bright meaning 'joy', inherited from Old French through English. It trims the more familiar Joy down to three letters while keeping the sound intact. Japanese entrepreneur and venture capitalist Joi Ito, who goes by this exact spelling, is a recognizable bearer.

The 'i' ending gives the name a slightly softer, more contemporary look than Joy or Joye, though all three are spoken the same way.

Did you know? Joi is a spelling variant of Joy, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'joy' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

JoyJoye

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Joi Ito (1966–present)
    Japanese entrepreneur and venture capitalist (known as Joi).

If you like Joi…

Joyβ€” the standard spelling of the same word-name Joi shortens
Joyceβ€” an English name historically linked to the same cheerful sound and sense
Koiβ€” echoes that soft -i sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joi mean?

Joi is usually explained as meaning 'joy,' as a stylized variant of Joy, and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Joi?

It's commonly said JOY /ˈdΝ‘Κ’Ι”Ιͺ/.

Is Joi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Joi is used as a girl name.

How popular is Joi?

In 2024, Joi ranked #2584 in the U.S. for girls, with 68 births recorded.

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