Baby Names Starting With J

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The J sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with J are popular across American, English, English-speaking countries, [English, [English] traditions. Browse all 9,355 names below, or filter by gender to narrow your search.

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ιωαννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "YAHWEH is gracious".

From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

youthful, downy

From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

Yahweh has healed

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.

From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.

YHWH has uplifted.

From the name of the river which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down".

From an English surname meaning "son of JAMES".

God is my salvation

Short form of JASON.

From the English word for the type of tree, derived ultimately from Latin iuniperus.

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…

From the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (Yonah) meaning "dove". This was the name of a prophet swallowed by a fish, as told in the Old Testament Book of Jonah.

Variant of JACKSON.

God is gracious.

Youthful; soft; downy

praised; יְהוּדָה (Yehudah)

June, the month

From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from JUSTUS. This was the name of several early saints including Justin Martyr, a Christian philosopher of the 2nd century who was beheaded in Rome.

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.

jet black; a form of lignite

Hebrew-speaking countries

God will uplift

Feminine form of Iulianus (see JULIAN). This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr from Nicomedia, and also of the Blessed Juliana of Norwich, also called Julian, a 14th-century mystic and author.

English-speaking countries

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

God has been gracious

youthful, downy

Spanish-speaking countries

Jehovah is salvation

A beloved name with deep roots

Hebrew-speaking countries

God will strengthen

youthful, downy

A trip or experience, commonly understood as a transition or personal growth.

established by God; Yahweh has established

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).

From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent". This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament.

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

Combination of JAY (1) and the popular name suffix la.

Youthful or downy

The one who is a triumph

Diminutive of JOHN. A famous bearer is American actor Johnny Depp (1963-).

Happiness, delight

Variant of JONATHAN.

Variant of XIMENA.

English-speaking countries

Divinely peaceful

Variant of Isaiah, meaning 'Salvation of the Lord'

God is gracious

a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.

God is gracious and 'warlike'

Means "Greece" in Hebrew, possibly related to ION (2). In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Noah and the ancestor of the Greek peoples.

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

Yahweh is gracious.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.

Combination of 'Ja' for 'God' and 'Lynn' meaning 'lake'

God is salvation

A combination of the names Jo and Helen, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' and 'light'.

Southeast Asian countries

a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.

English-speaking countries

foresight, to behold

God is my salvation

English-speaking countries

a modern created name, possibly a blend of 'Jan' (short for Janice or Janet) and 'isia'.

a variation of 'Julia' combined with 'Anna', emphasizing grace

a variant of the name Javon, possibly derived from the name Yavan or meaning 'young'

a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix

He who is like the precious stone

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious; olive tree

God is gracious

Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond

derived from James

Hebrew-speaking countries

a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'

Short form of JENNIFER.

a variant of the name Jaan, which means 'God is gracious'

A variation of the name 'Jerena', related to the Hebrew 'Yareach' meaning 'moon'.

Variant of Jasmine, meaning flower

no clear meaning

God is gracious.

A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.

A modern variant of the name Jasmine.

A combination of John and Tay

a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave

A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.

English-speaking countries

he who brings joy

fame; glory; to grow

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

white phantom; fair one

A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.

English-speaking countries

Yahweh is salvation

Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of Jorge and Alberto, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (Jorge) and 'noble' or 'bright' (Alberto)

A blend of names possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'delicate'.

a variant of the name 'Jacoby', derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'akov' meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant spelling of the name Jamin, meaning 'right hand' or 'fully accepted.'

English-speaking countries

Variance of Geronda

young downy, youthful

God has been gracious

combination of Joanna and Angela, meaning God is gracious and angel

God is gracious

Hebrew-speaking regions

held by the heel

Beautiful and kind-hearted.

a flower or a form of the name Jara

Combination of John and Luke, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'bringer of light'

a variant of Jala or Jalae, suggesting beauty and grace

a derived form resembling a tree, potentially symbolizing growth and strength.

The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.

American English

The name Janariah does not have a widely recognized meaning but is often considered a modern, creative variation of the

Hispanic Communities

God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.

Possibly a modern variant of Jazzy, reflecting liveliness and joy.

English-speaking countries

juvenilis: youthful

A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'

A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'

Modern variant possibly derived from 'Jamira', meaning 'to be prosperous'.

A modern creation, possibly related to 'jante', meaning 'the Yante Law', a cultural concept.

A combination of Jennifer and Elizabeth

Modern invented name

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

French-speaking countries

God is gracious, combined form of Jean and Marie

A variation of Jasmine, which refers to the flower known for its fragrant and beautiful flowers.; Derived from 'Yasmin' (ياسمين), which also means 'jasmine flower.'

To flow, to stream

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'

handsome, beautiful

God is gracious

Derived from Jordan, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'.

A modern variation of Javier, meaning 'bright' or 'new house'.

Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.

possibly derived from a combination of Jarvis and various other names.

A beloved name with deep roots

a variation of the name Janice or Jean, often seen as a modern elaboration.

Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.

God is gracious

A variant of the name Jayce, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'.

God is gracious

Derived from the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'

beautiful and successful

(French) A variant of 'Jacques' meaning 'supplanter', derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov'.

One who loves to celebrate

A feminine variation of the name Jiles, modernly associated with joyful or cheerful.

English-speaking countries

appointed by God

a blend of names often indicating 'the one who is supreme'

sacred, exalted

The meaning is not well documented but is likely a modern variation or creative spelling of traditional names.

A modern feminine name, possibly derived from the name Jaleesa.

A combination of José and Andrés

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

God is gracious