3897 Popular Baby Names That Start With J

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Baby names that start with ‘J’ are popular and diverse, offering a wide variety of choices for parents. Did you know that the letter J is one of the most rarely used letters in the English language (1)? Yet, J-letter names are common across countries and cultures. The letter J originated from the letter I, and there was a time when the two letters were used interchangeably. It was derived as a variant of the letter I and came to be recognized as an independent alphabet in the 16th century by the Venetian Renaissance grammarist, Gian Giorgio Trissino. It was the last letter to be added to the alphabet.

Names starting with the letter ‘J’ may be prevalent in many languages but their pronunciation differs. For instance, in Spanish, J is pronounced like the English H. So, the masculine name José is pronounced as ho-ZAY, and Juan is pronounced as who-ah-n. Similarly, in Slavic languages, J is often pronounced like the English letter Y. So, Jelena is pronounced as YE-LE-na, while Jovan is pronounced as YOH-vahn.

Throughout history, J-letter names have prominently featured in our stories, songs, and movies. From literary genius Jane Austen to the music icon Jimi Hendrix, talented individuals with J-letter names have left their mark in their respective fields. Even the world of politics has seen some powerful leaders with J-letter names. From the legendary Roman leader Julius Caesar to the inspirational American President John F. Kennedy, J-letter personalities have continued to inspire for centuries. The biblical names of Hebrew origin, Jacob, Joshua, and Joseph enjoy immense popularity even in the modern world as they are listed among the most popular names in the 2000s (2). Amongst feminine names, the Persian Jasmine, Roman Julia, and the Welsh Jennifer continue to allure parents year after year. J-letter names are versatile and distinct, making them a popular choice for parents across the globe. Check out the names below to pick the one that might best suit your little one.

Name	Gender	Meaning
James	Boy	Supplanter
Jack	Boy	God is gracious
Jackson	Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Jacob	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
John	Boy	God is merciful and gracious
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Julian	Boy	Youthful; Bright; Juvenile; Downy-bearded
Josiah	Boy	Jehovah supports
Jaxon	Boy	God is gracious
Joshua	Boy	God is salvation

Josephine	Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jameson	Boy	Son of James
Jeremiah	Boy	God will raise up
Jordan	Boy	To descend; To flow down
Jose	Boy	God will give
Jace	Boy	Healer; To heal
Jasper	Boy	One who brings treasure
Jason	Boy	To heal; Healer
Josie	Girl	God will give; God is gracious

Juniper	Girl	Young; Evergreen
Jonah	Boy	Dove
Juan	Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
Jesus	Boy	The Christian God
Jasmine	Girl	Jasmine flower
Juliette	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just; Upright; Lawful
Judah	Boy	Praised
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Juliana	Girl	Youthful; Soft hair; Sky father; Downy

Joel	Boy	Yahweh is God
Jeremy	Boy	Exalted by the Lord
Jax	Boy	God has been gracious
Javier	Boy	The new house
Jane	Girl	God is gracious
Jorge	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Joanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jocelyn	Girl	Member of a Gauts tribe; Joyful
Juliet	Girl	Youthful; Downy; Descended from Jupiter
Julianna	Girl	Devoted to Jove; Youthful

Jensen	Boy	Son of Jens
Jaden	Boy	God has heard
Joaquin	Boy	God will establish
Josue	Boy	God is salvation
Jaylen	Boy	Invented name
Julius	Boy	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Jake	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jay	Boy	Victory
Jared	Boy	He who descended; Rose
Joy	Girl	Happiness; Great pleasure; Delight; Rejoice; Beautiful jewel

Jaiden	Boy	God will judge
Jeffrey	Boy	Pledge of peace
Johnny	Boy	God is gracious
Johnathan	Boy	God has given
Jazlyn	Girl	Tribute to Jazz era
Jayceon	Boy	Heal
Jaxton	Boy	Son of Jack
Jolene	Girl	Pretty
Jacqueline	Girl	May God protect
Jimena	Girl	Son; He has heard

Jessica	Girl	God beholds
Jennifer	Girl	Fair; White; Smooth
Jase	Boy	One who is healing
Jasiah	Boy	American Boy name
Jalen	Boy	Invented name
Jamison	Boy	Supplanter
Jonas	Boy	Dove
Jaziel	Boy	God apportions
Journi	Girl	Word name
Jamari	Boy	A good-looking man

Jamir	Boy	He who is handsome
Jaliyah	Girl	Sublime; Exalted
Jenna	Girl	Little bird
Jemma	Girl	Gem; Precious stone
Julio	Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jaime	Boy	Supplanter
Julieta	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded
Julien	Boy	Jove's child; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jamie	Boy	Supplanter
Johan	Boy	God is gracious

Justice	Boy	Righteous; Just; Upright; Fair-minded
Julie	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded; Soft hair; Beautiful; Vivacious
Jaxxon	Boy	Son Of Jack
Jayda	Girl	Precious stone
Jada	Girl	Gift; Precious stone
Johanna	Girl	God is kind and merciful
Joziah	Boy	Healing of a person
Jefferson	Boy	Son of jeff
Joelle	Girl	God will be willing
Jerry	Boy	God will exalt

Jolie	Girl	Pretty
Junior	Boy	Young; Child; Younger
Jenesis	Girl	Birth
Janiyah	Girl	She who is loved by many
Jimmy	Boy	Supplanter
Jovie	Girl	Joyful; Merry; Cheerful
Jaylani	Unisex	Mighty; Heavenly; Exalted
Jagger	Boy	The carter or schlepper in old England
Jaylah	Girl	The person who is content, blissful, and joyful
Jessie	Girl	Gift; God is gracious

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Parents might look for baby names that start with ‘J’ as these are popular and adaptable. Some J-letter names have been around for centuries and are borne by historical or famous personalities, which only adds to their popularity. If you are looking for a J-letter name for your child, ensure it has a positive meaning and is considered relevant even in modern times. Whether you pick a traditional or an offbeat, contemporary name, the letter J can ensure your child carries it with pride.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some good J names for Indian boys?

Sanskrit and Hindi names like Jagadesh, Jagadip, Jagajit, Jeet, and Jasraj are a few Indian boy names that start with the letter J.

2. What are some popular names that start with J?

According to the US Social Security Administration (SSA) data, many popular names start with J (1). These include Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, James, John, Jonathan, Jessica, Justin, Jasmine, Julia, Jose, Jennifer, Jack, Jason, and many more.

3. What are some rare J names?

Several names starting with J are rare. Some examples are Jaska of Finnish origin, the Polish name Jasia, and the Afghan name Jaah.

4. What name starts with J for a Hindu girl?

Some Hindu girl names that start with the letter J are Jyoti, Jagruti, Jaganmayee, Jahanvi, and Jaya. The majority of Hindu girl names are of Sanskrit and Hindi origin.

5. Which Hindu God name starts with J?

The Hindu God Jagannath, which means ‘Lord of the universe’, is one of the most prominent Hindu Gods. He is considered the form of the Lord Vishnu.

References

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The frequency of the letters of the alphabet in English.
https://www3.nd.edu/~busiforc/handouts/cryptography/letterfrequencies.html
Popular names of the period 2000s
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2000s.html

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