Baby Names That Start With J
2430 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
Junie#1488 in the U.S.YoungJenny#1503 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedJoselyn#1504 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered Julieth#1505 in the U.S.A Latin American variant spelling of Juliet/Julieta, ultimately from the Roman family name JuliJewel#1514 in the U.S.A precious gem, something greatly treasuredJannah#1520 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradisJesly#1550 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most often read alongside Jessa/Jessalyn/Jesenia with the fashionablJournie#1600 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of lifeJiya#1615 in the U.S.JiyaJurnee#1659 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularJamila#1686 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.Janae#1687 in the U.S.God is graciousJaelynn#1696 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynnJanessa#1741 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is graJaylin#1742 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJosephina#1743 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), 'he will add / God will increase'.Jailani#1785 in the U.S.From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carrieJalayah#1786 in the U.S.Small, little, young, childJia#1802 in the U.S.Good, auspicious, beautifulJoni#1803 in the U.S.Variant/diminutive of Joan or Joanne, ultimately from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.Jaisley#1822 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Paisley (the swirling pattern, from a Scottish town) with a Jay-/-sley sJermani#1823 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningJosette#1836 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Jazlin#1861 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin enJireh#1862 in the U.S. Yahweh seesJudy#1874 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)Josefina#1891 in the U.S.He will addJazzlyn#1918 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lynJaelyn#1966 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffixJaniya#1967 in the U.S.On my wayJhream#1968 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the word 'dream' with a Jh- styling; no traditional rootJanyla#1984 in the U.S.Fury, passionJulianne#1997 in the U.S.Downy-beardedJunia#1998 in the U.S.belonging to June or Juno, youthJaycie#2040 in the U.S.God is gracious, via Jane/Jason connectionsJude#2041 in the U.S.Short form of Judah, from Hebrew Yehudah 'praised, thanks be given'.Jaylynn#2054 in the U.S.LakeJean#2130 in the U.S.God is graciousJules#2131 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulJackie#2163 in the U.S.Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the hJocelynn#2178 in the U.S.Variant of Jocelyn, from Germanic Gauzlin (referring to the Gaut/Geat tribe), brought to EnglanJanna#2203 in the U.S.Feminine form of Jan, short form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan).Jaya#2204 in the U.S.victory, triumphJupiter#2205 in the U.S.FatherJessa#2225 in the U.S.Short form of Jessica (a name coined by Shakespeare from Hebrew Yiskah), conveying 'to behold' Jaelani#2246 in the U.S.Variant of Jelani/Gilani (Arabic origin), associated with 'mighty, strong'; ultimately from a nJazmyn#2247 in the U.S.jasmine flowerJadore#2265 in the U.S.I adore, I loveJensen#2266 in the U.S.Danish and Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jens,' where Jens is the Danish/NorwJacquelyn#2286 in the U.S.God is graciousJohana#2287 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJahzara#2308 in the U.S.blessed by God, blessed princessJennie#2309 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJariyah#2372 in the U.S.flowing, running (water); also classically 'young woman, maiden'Jaziyah#2373 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Jaz- of Jasmine and jazz with the melodic -iyah endingJeanette#2391 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJrue#2392 in the U.S.Manly, masculineJazelle#2418 in the U.S.Hostage, pledgeJenevieve#2419 in the U.S.tribe woman / woman of the familyJacey#2468 in the U.S.VigilantJailyn#2469 in the U.S.LakeJannat#2470 in the U.S.Paradise, gardenJesse#2471 in the U.S.gift, wealthyJaleah#2497 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeJuni#2498 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associatJanice#2522 in the U.S.God is graciousJind#2523 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a personJacklyn#2570 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaslin#2571 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningJelani#2595 in the U.S.MightyJoana#2596 in the U.S.Yahweh is graciousJanaya#2628 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJaqueline#2629 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJoanne#2630 in the U.S.God is graciousJayden#2668 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJolee#2669 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulJournii#2670 in the U.S.Of the dayJanely#2706 in the U.S.Modern Hispanic-American blend of Jan- — from Jane, 'God is gracious' — with the melodic -ely eJoanie#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananJoslyn#2732 in the U.S.member of the Gauts tribeJori#2762 in the U.S.Short form in the Jordan/Jordana family ('to flow down', the river) or of Marjorie ('pearl'); aJaclyn#2790 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJanet#2791 in the U.S.God is graciousJoie#2792 in the U.S.He will addJosey#2793 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addJuanita#2794 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Juana)Jayne#2837 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJames#2873 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaci#2912 in the U.S.From Tupi-Guaraní jaci meaning 'moon'; also functions as a short form of Jacinda (Greek: hyacinJuliett#2913 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Juliet — from Roman Julia, traditionally 'youthful' — also the NATO phonetJahlani#2944 in the U.S.Modern coined name possibly combining Jah (short form of Yahweh/Jehovah) with lani (Hawaiian: hJailyne#2945 in the U.S.Jay combined with -lyn suffix, modern creation
Boy Names
Jonathon#1488 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the BJassiel#1495 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.Jermaine#1496 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint GermainJahmari#1515 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Jru#1516 in the U.S.Manly, masculineJaylin#1548 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylJeffery#1556 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeJiovanni#1577 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Juelz#1592 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variantJyaire#1640 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimJakobi#1657 in the U.S.A modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplantJohnpaul#1658 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Jacari#1665 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compoundJahari#1666 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulJosh#1703 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationJudd#1704 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised oneJhett#1715 in the U.S.a modern American respelling of Jett, from the English word for the deep-black gemstone 'jet' (Jahir#1737 in the U.S.Bright, shining, radiant, manifestJovan#1746 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJamarion#1785 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixJavion#1786 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Jaylon#1816 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJessiah#1817 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.Jaysen#1830 in the U.S.healer, God is salvationJennings#1841 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJohann#1856 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJakhari#1878 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulJareth#1879 in the U.S.DescentJeyden#1895 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJahaziel#1910 in the U.S.Beheld by GodJeronimo#1911 in the U.S.Sacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.Jawad#1925 in the U.S.GenerousJaycob#1926 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grJacques#1938 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via LaJahkari#1949 in the U.S.Modern African American coined name with no documented traditional meaning.Jasir#1950 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or uJourney#1951 in the U.S.Of the dayJustus#1952 in the U.S.Just, lawful, uprightJaxtyn#1966 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is graciousJacobo#1982 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaleel#1983 in the U.S.Majestic; exalted; great; from Arabic jalil (great, majestic, noble) — Al-Jalil (The Majestic) Jed#1999 in the U.S.Beloved of Yahweh Jasani#2027 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -sani ending (echoing Sani/Jasani); no single fixed rootJoah#2028 in the U.S. Yahweh is brotherJamar#2066 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamJayvion#2084 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJibreel#2131 in the U.S.God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, ChristJahsir#2155 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJelani#2156 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jaliJohnathon#2171 in the U.S. Yahweh has givenJune#2172 in the U.S.youth, Juno's monthJaciel#2217 in the U.S.Contains the Hebrew element el (God); interpreted as God apportions or God consoles (cf. JahaziJaydon#2218 in the U.S.thankful, God has heardJayvon#2240 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/SlaviJordi#2241 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerJordyn#2242 in the U.S.Descend, flow downJackie#2269 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJaziah#2270 in the U.S. Yahweh supportsJaquan#2294 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciouJohnnie#2295 in the U.S.God is graciousJacobi#2318 in the U.S.From Jacobi, the Latin genitive of Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of tJoab#2319 in the U.S. Yahweh is fatherJahmyr#2339 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic Javi#2370 in the U.S.The new houseJade#2405 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Jarrett#2406 in the U.S.Power of the spearJovanny#2407 in the U.S.God is graciousJavari#2432 in the U.S.SpearJin#2433 in the U.S.gold / metal (Chinese 金); 'precious' or 'true' depending on hanja (Korean)Jaron#2461 in the U.S.To sing or cry out (with joy).Jhon#2462 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJaycee#2498 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no single ancient meaningJohannes#2499 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracJuno#2500 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly rulerJariel#2524 in the U.S.God sees, God is my heightJaxyn#2525 in the U.S.God is gracious; son of Jack; a Y-spelling variant of Jaxon/Jackson, from Hebrew Yohanan (God iJovi#2526 in the U.S.of Jove; jovial, majesticJahsai#2547 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jah- (a name of God) to an -sai/-ai ending; no single fixed rootJakyrie#2548 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJahlil#2584 in the U.S.PraisedJeshua#2585 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvationJhoan#2586 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh Jairus#2622 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens' or 'whom God enlightens'; a New Testament figure whose daughtJahzir#2657 in the U.S.Modern American coinage built on the Jah- opening — evoking Jah, the shortened divine name — wiJaylan#2658 in the U.S.Variant of Jaylen/Jalen, the modern American blend of Jay with the -len ending, popularized by Job#2659 in the U.S.the persecuted, patientJudge#2660 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJahsiah#2694 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvation / God saves.Jamil#2695 in the U.S.Beautiful; handsome; from Arabic jamil (beautiful, good-looking, graceful)Juancarlos#2696 in the U.S.fused form of Juan + Carlos: 'God is gracious' + 'free man'Jan#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, common in Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian uJersey#2732 in the U.S.island (the Channel Island of Jersey)Jonatan#2733 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + nataJovany#2734 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJafet#2778 in the U.S.EnlargedJamel#2779 in the U.S.BeautyJibril#2780 in the U.S.God is my strength; a variant spelling of Jibreel — the Arabic form of Gabriel (archangel of reJaiceon#2815 in the U.S.HealerJatniel#2816 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Hebrew -iel names ('of God'), variously linked to Jatniel/Jaziel, 'GoJazai#2817 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage in the Jaz-/-ai sound set (Jaziel, Kai echoes); not firmly documentedJedediah#2818 in the U.S.beloved of YahwehJacinto#2857 in the U.S.StrengthJarvis#2858 in the U.S.SpearJaycen#2859 in the U.S.HealerJosef#2860 in the U.S.God will add, God will increaseJaheim#2904 in the U.S.God will establish; possibly from Hebrew Joakim (God will establish) via a creative phonetic blJayven#2905 in the U.S.Hope; expectationJoriel#2906 in the U.S.A modern name with the -iel ending ('God', Hebrew), echoing Uriel and Yariel; no single fixed r