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Joley
Pronounced JOH-lee /ˈdʒoʊ.li/Medium
Meaning: Joley is a modern spelling of Jolie, the French word for 'pretty', used as a given name. It also reads as a short form of Jolene. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Joley spells the sound of French jolie, 'pretty', a word turned name and made familiar by the surname Jolie. It may equally be read as a trimmed Jolene. Because families arrive at it by different paths, we note the routes as uncertain (said 'JOH-lee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, bright, and modern.
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What does the name Joley mean?
Joley spells Jolie, the French word for 'pretty'; it may also be a short form of Jolene. The routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Joley?
It's said JOH-lee /ˈdʒoʊ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Joley a boy or girl name?
Joley is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Joley?
Joley is a rare name for girls in the U.S.