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Baby Names That Start With J

3556 baby names beginning with the letter J — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with J, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Jazzlyn#1426 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lynJournie#1437 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of lifeJael#1470 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. In the Bible, Jael was the womJournei#1483 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,Jannah#1509 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradisJulieth#1517 in the U.S.A Latin American variant spelling of Juliet/Julieta, ultimately from the Roman family name JuliJanie#1541 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Jane)Jaelynn#1559 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynnJamila#1560 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.Jaelyn#1568 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffixJanessa#1575 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is graJersey#1620 in the U.S.A modern place name from Jersey, a Channel Island (and US state name New Jersey); the island naJaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJudy#1653 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)Jurnee#1705 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularJohana#1741 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJunie#1742 in the U.S.YoungJalayah#1750 in the U.S.Small, little, young, childJennie#1751 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJireh#1752 in the U.S. Yahweh seesJaniya#1774 in the U.S.On my wayJulianne#1805 in the U.S.Downy-beardedJia#1823 in the U.S.Good, auspicious, beautifulJiya#1824 in the U.S.JiyaJosephina#1825 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), 'he will add / God will increase'.Joni#1882 in the U.S.Variant/diminutive of Joan or Joanne, ultimately from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.Jaelani#1924 in the U.S.Variant of Jelani/Gilani (Arabic origin), associated with 'mighty, strong'; ultimately from a nJailyn#1925 in the U.S.LakeJaylynn#2016 in the U.S.LakeJayden#2040 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJessa#2041 in the U.S.Short form of Jessica (a name coined by Shakespeare from Hebrew Yiskah), conveying 'to behold' Jailani#2071 in the U.S.From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carrieJosefina#2072 in the U.S.He will addJupiter#2085 in the U.S.FatherJanna#2117 in the U.S.Feminine form of Jan, short form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan).Janyla#2137 in the U.S.Fury, passionJournii#2155 in the U.S.Of the dayJude#2156 in the U.S.Short form of Judah, from Hebrew Yehudah 'praised, thanks be given'.Jelani#2171 in the U.S.MightyJocelynn#2172 in the U.S.Variant of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gauzlin (referring to the Gaut/Geat tribe), brought to EnglanJannat#2198 in the U.S.Paradise, gardenJacey#2216 in the U.S.VigilantJaleah#2217 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeJosette#2218 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Janice#2250 in the U.S.God is graciousJaycie#2251 in the U.S.God is gracious, via Jane/Jason connectionsJoslyn#2252 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribeJackie#2284 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the hJacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is graciousJules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulJosey#2327 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addJahzara#2352 in the U.S.blessed by God, blessed princessJaya#2367 in the U.S.victory, triumphJalaya#2388 in the U.S.clear, transparentJadore#2409 in the U.S.I adore, I loveJailyne#2410 in the U.S.Jay combined with -lyn suffix, modern creationJean#2411 in the U.S.God is graciousJolee#2412 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulJanet#2441 in the U.S.God is graciousJunia#2442 in the U.S.belonging to June or Juno, youthJesse#2466 in the U.S.gift, wealthyJenevieve#2485 in the U.S.tribe woman / woman of the familyJordynn#2486 in the U.S.to flow down, descendJazmyn#2513 in the U.S.jasmine flowerJariyah#2534 in the U.S.flowing, running (water); also classically 'young woman, maiden'James#2580 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaqueline#2581 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJoana#2582 in the U.S.Yahweh is graciousJoanne#2583 in the U.S.God is graciousJoi#2584 in the U.S.joyJuanita#2585 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Juana)Jaslin#2611 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningJamiyah#2637 in the U.S.No firmly established meaning; a modern invented name.Jayne#2670 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJaneth#2697 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJermani#2698 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningJaclyn#2722 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJehilyn#2723 in the U.S.Modern coined name (a respelling of Jaelyn or a Jehi-/-lyn blend); no established traditional mJeanette#2778 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJaylyn#2829 in the U.S.LakeJiana#2830 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJrue#2831 in the U.S.Manly, masculineJacklyn#2895 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaida#2896 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJazelle#2897 in the U.S.Hostage, pledgeJoie#2898 in the U.S.He will addJanai#2934 in the U.S.Uncertain

Boy Names

Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Jahir#1445 in the U.S.Bright, shining, radiant, manifestJahkai#1454 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Jaxtyn#1455 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is graciousJermaine#1466 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint GermainJaxen#1488 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Jackson/Jaxon, from an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (JacJassiel#1510 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.Jiovanni#1523 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Jonathon#1545 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the BJakobi#1568 in the U.S.A modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplantJahmari#1610 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Jasir#1618 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or uJaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJessiah#1641 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.Jhett#1655 in the U.S.a modern American respelling of Jett, from the English word for the deep-black gemstone 'jet' (Jamar#1663 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamJamarion#1664 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixJacobo#1735 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJosh#1736 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationJelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jaliJovan#1748 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJahaziel#1780 in the U.S.Beheld by GodJohann#1792 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJareth#1806 in the U.S.DescentJustus#1807 in the U.S.Just, lawful, uprightJacobi#1820 in the U.S.From Jacobi, the Latin genitive of Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of tJaylon#1821 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJourney#1836 in the U.S.Of the dayJules#1837 in the U.S.French form of Julius, from the Roman name often taken to mean 'youthful' or 'downy/soft-hairedJohnpaul#1862 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Jetson#1883 in the U.S.Patronymic surname 'son of Jett', from the black gemstone jet.Jennings#1957 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJyaire#1971 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimJed#1985 in the U.S.Beloved of Yahweh Jayvion#1999 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJru#2000 in the U.S.Manly, masculineJakhari#2014 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulJarvis#2015 in the U.S.SpearJavi#2016 in the U.S.The new houseJahari#2029 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulJordyn#2062 in the U.S.Descend, flow downJaquan#2078 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciouJhon#2079 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJohnathon#2080 in the U.S. Yahweh has givenJordi#2081 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerJavari#2100 in the U.S.SpearJoah#2101 in the U.S. Yahweh is brotherJaciel#2140 in the U.S.Contains the Hebrew element el (God); interpreted as God apportions or God consoles (cf. JahaziJahkari#2172 in the U.S.Modern African American coined name with no documented traditional meaning.Jarrett#2173 in the U.S.Power of the spearJeronimo#2174 in the U.S.Sacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.Jan#2211 in the U.S.God is gracious; form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, common in Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian uJawad#2212 in the U.S.GenerousJaziah#2213 in the U.S. Yahweh supportsJeyden#2214 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJaydon#2240 in the U.S.thankful, God has heardJupiter#2241 in the U.S.the father, sky godJune#2266 in the U.S.youth, Juno's monthJaysen#2285 in the U.S.healer, God is salvationJosef#2286 in the U.S.God will add, God will increaseJariel#2317 in the U.S.God sees, God is my heightJob#2318 in the U.S.the persecuted, patientJohnnie#2319 in the U.S.God is graciousJaheim#2344 in the U.S.God will establish; possibly from Hebrew Joakim (God will establish) via a creative phonetic blJaleel#2345 in the U.S.Majestic; exalted; great; from Arabic jalil (great, majestic, noble) — Al-Jalil (The Majestic) Jibreel#2346 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, ChristJonatan#2347 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + nataJacques#2375 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via LaJaxyn#2376 in the U.S.God is gracious; son of Jack; a Y-spelling variant of Jaxon/Jackson, from Hebrew Yohanan (God iJayvon#2377 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/SlaviJhoan#2378 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh Jamil#2400 in the U.S.Beautiful; handsome; from Arabic jamil (beautiful, good-looking, graceful)Jaycee#2401 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no single ancient meaningJaycob#2402 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grJibril#2424 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of reJade#2448 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Jamiyl#2457 in the U.S.Jamiyl is a spelling variant of Jamil, from the Arabic jamil, 'beautiful' or 'handsome', tied tJeshua#2484 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvationJovanny#2485 in the U.S.God is graciousJahsiah#2532 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvation / God saves.Javen#2572 in the U.S.Greece, IoniaJersey#2573 in the U.S.island (the Channel Island of Jersey)Jovi#2574 in the U.S.of Jove; jovial, majesticJuancarlos#2575 in the U.S.fused form of Juan + Carlos: 'God is gracious' + 'free man'Jin#2602 in the U.S.gold / metal (Chinese 金); 'precious' or 'true' depending on hanja (Korean)Jaceon#2679 in the U.S.HealerJaron#2680 in the U.S.To sing or cry out (with joy).Javian#2681 in the U.S.modern coined name; an American elaboration, no fixed inherited meaningJody#2682 in the U.S.diminutive of Joseph ('he will add') or JudithJacen#2717 in the U.S.HealerJedediah#2718 in the U.S.beloved of YahwehJocqui#2721 in the U.S.Jocqui is a rare coined spelling that most plausibly restyles Jacques or Jackie, pet forms in tJahlil#2756 in the U.S.PraisedJavonte#2757 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJaydan#2758 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJaeden#2798 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJafet#2799 in the U.S.EnlargedJayven#2800 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJidenna#2801 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJudge#2802 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJacinto#2839 in the U.S.StrengthJaidyn#2840 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJamel#2841 in the U.S.BeautyJansen#2842 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJayse#2843 in the U.S.HealerJayvian#2844 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJoab#2845 in the U.S. Yahweh is fatherJackie#2885 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJameer#2886 in the U.S.BeautyJahsir#2918 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJakyrie#2919 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJeff#2920 in the U.S.PeaceJeter#2921 in the U.S.Origin uncertain

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