50 Best Baby Names That Start With J
They're unique and lovely.
getty Expecting a little one soon, or helping a friend land on a choice for the best baby names? Maybe you're planning far into the future for your perfect baby name, especially one that starts with the letter J.
We have compiled a list of unique baby names and everything you need to know about them. With popular names like Jacelyn, Jana, Jennis, and more, we have sifted through names from every origin to help you pick the perfect one for your little bundle of joy.
We figured you already know the top "J" names (which is why you're here). So, if you're looking for a name that means a little more and has meaning, these are some of our favorites.
1. Jacelyn
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern blend of Jaye or Jacey and Lynn
2. Jacey
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern name, probably based off of the intials J.C.
3. Jackie
Origin: English
Meaning: A nickname from a regal name Jacqueline
4. Jacintha
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Beautiful
5. Jacoba
Origin: Hebrew and Latin
Meaning: Supplanter, or seizing by the heel
6. Jaden
Origin: American
Meaning: Unisex name
7. Jadira
Origin: English
Meaning: The gemstone Jade, or the color green
8. Jady
Origin: English
Meaning: The gemstone Jade, or the color green
9. Jaffa
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beautiful
10. Jaime
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Supplanter
11. Jaine
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Gift from God"
12. Jalen
Origin: American
Meaning: Variant of Jalena
13. Jakoba
Origin: German and Hebrew
Meaning: Femine form of Jakob, Supplanter
14. Jamesina
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Supplanter, femine form of James
15. Jamila
Origin: African and Arabic
Meaning: Beautiful
16. Jan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Gift from God"
17. Jana
Origin: Hebrew and Irish
Meaning: "Gift from God," "God is gracious"
18. Janae
Origin: English
Meaning: "God has answered"
19. Janaya
Origin: English
Meaning: "God has answered"
20. Janell
Origin: English
Meaning: "God is gracious"
21. Janicia
Origin: English
Meaning: "God is gracious"
22. Janna
Origin: Hindi and Polish
Meaning: Paradise, varaiant of John
23. Janneth
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Variant of Jane
24. Janny
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Variant of John
25. Jansje
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Gift from God"
26. Jaxine
Origin: English
Meaning: Variant of Jacinta
27. Jaya
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: Victory
28. Jazlyn
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern variant of Jasmine
29. Jean
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Gracious
30. Jeana
Origin: French
Meaning: Variant of John
31. Jen
Origin: English
Meaning: Variant of Jenny
32. Jenarae
Origin: English
Meaning: Variantion of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer
33. Jennis
Origin: English
Meaning: Variation of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer
34. Jinny
Origin: English and Latin
Meaning: Virgin, variation of Jenny
35. Jocelyn
Origin: English and French
Meaning: Originally a boy's name
36. Jody
Origin: English
Meaning: Nickname for Joseph
37. Johnnie
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern variant of John and Jon
38. Joni
Origin: English
Meaning: "God is gracious"
39. Jori
Origin: English
Meaning: To flow downward
40. Judah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Praised
41. Jude
Origin: Hebrew and Latin
Meaning: Young, praised
42. Janais
Origin: English
Meaning: "God has answered"
43. Janalee
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Feminine form of John and variant of Jane
44. Janalyn
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Feminine form of John and variant of Jane
45. Jennah
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern variant of Jenny and Jennifer
46. Jennabel
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern variant of Jenny and Jennifer
47. Jennasee
Origin: English
Meaning: Modern variant of Jenny and Jennifer
48. Jannessa
Origin: English
Meaning: Variation of Jenny which is diminutive of Jane and Jennifer
49. Jenni
Origin: English
Meaning: Variation of Jenny which is diminutive of Jane and Jennifer
50. Jensine
Origin: Danish
Meaning: "God is generous"
In addition to these great baby name ideas, we've compiled a list of the top girls names, boys names, and the overall top names to add even more inspiration in your search for the perfect moniker.
Top 5 girls names for 2018
- Olivia
- Amelia
- Isla
- Emily
- Ava
Top 5 boys names for 2018
- Liam
- Noah
- Elijah
- Logan
- Mason
Top 100 names of 2019
1. Emma
2. Liam
3. Noah
4. Olivia
5. Ava
6. Isabella
7. Sophia
8. Elijah
9. Logan
10. Mia
11. Mason
12. James
13. Aiden
14. Ethan
15. Lucas
16. Jacob
17. Michael
18. Matthew
19. Benjamin
20. Amelia
21. Charolette
22. Alexander
23. William
24. Daniel
25. Jayden
26. Oliver
27. Carter
28. Sebastian
29. Joseph
30. David
31. Abigail
32. Emily
33. Gabriel
34. Julian
35. Jackson
36. Anthony
37. Harper
38. Evelyn
39. Dylan
40. Wyatt
41. Madison
42. Grayson
43. Isaiah
44. Christopher
45. Joshua
46. Victoria
47. Christian
48. Samuel
49. Andrew
50. Mateo
51. Sofia
52. Jaxon
53. Josiah
54. John
55. Scarlett
56. Luke
57. Aria
58. Ryan
59. Elizabeth
60. Camila
61. Nathan
62. Layla
63. Isaac
64. Owen
65. Ella
66. Henry
67. Levi
68. Aaron
69. Caleb
70. Chloe
71. Zoey
72. Jeremiah
73. Lincoln
74. Landon
75. Adrian
76. Hunter
77. Eli
78. Penelope
79. Skylar
80. Jonathan
81. Thomas
82. Jack
83. Jordan
84. Connor
85. Brayden
86. Cameron
87. Grace
88. Bryce
89. Mila
90. Lillian
91. Aaliyah
92. Jose
93. Lily
94. Paisley
95. Xavier
96. Dominic
97. Bella
98. Nicholas
99. Brooklyn
100. Savannah
Names and meanings from Babble.com
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