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Jojo

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-joh /ˈdʒoʊ.dʒoʊ/High

Meaning: Jojo is a bubbly reduplication of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine, tied to 'God is gracious' / 'God will add'), used as a pet form turned standalone. Bright and friendly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bubbly pet name: Jojo doubles Jo, tied to 'God is gracious' (said 'JOH-joh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningJojo is a bubbly reduplication of Jo (from Joanna/Josephine, tied to 'God is gracious' / 'God will add'), used as a pet form turned standalone. Bright and friendly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12695 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019572024

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

As a name, Jojo is a playful reduplication of Jo — from Joanna, Josephine and kin — used as a nickname turned given name. It has a warm, upbeat feel. A snappy, two-beat pick (said 'JOH-joh').

It appears only rarely as a full given name for girls in the U.S. Rare on its own, bubbly, and friendly.

Did you know? Jojo repeats the friendly Jo for a bouncy, affectionate ring, drawing on names like Joanna and Josephine. Cheerful and easy, said 'JOH-joh'.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jojo — Reduplication of Jo; tied to Joanna/Josephine

Variations

Jo-JoJoejoeJojoe

Nicknames

JoJoey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jojo mean?

Jojo is a playful reduplication of Jo, from Joanna or Josephine, tied to 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jojo?

It's said JOH-joh /ˈdʒoʊ.dʒoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jojo a boy or girl name?

Jojo is used here as a girl's name, though it reads unisex as a nickname.

How popular is Jojo?

Jojo is a rare full given name for girls in the U.S.

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