baby names starting with J
Explore 52 baby names beginning with J. Each includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity data from the SSA.
baby names starting with J at a glance
- Names
- 52
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 16 · 27 · 9
- Top origin
- Hebrew
- Most popular (2025)
- James #6
Our directory has 52 baby names starting with J: 16 girls' names, 27 boys' names and 9 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is James (#6 for boys), followed by Jack (#15 for boys), John (#23 for boys) and Julian (#25 for boys). 24 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are Hebrew (10), Latin (9) and English (6).
Juniper has climbed fastest, from #171 in 2020 to #100 in 2025; Josie rose from #135 to #82 over 5 years.
For something less common, Jaap, Jakub and Jemima were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.3 letters, from Jax to Josephine, and 48% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- JaapsupplanterDutch · boy
- Jabaribrave, fearlessAfrican · boy
- JacehealerGreek · boy#114
- JackGod is graciousEnglish · boy#15
- Jacksonson of Jack; son of God's graceEnglish · boy#36
- Jacobsupplanter; one who follows at the heelHebrew · boy#43
- Jadethe green gemstone jadeSpanish · girl#95
- Jae-wontalent and origin, or respect and gardenKorean · boy
- Jaelmountain goat, to ascendHebrew · girl
- Jahanworld, universePersian · unisex
- Jakubsupplanter, held by the heelPolish · boy
- Jamalbeauty, grace, handsomeArabic · boy
- JamessupplanterHebrew · boy#6
- Jaromirfierce and peacefulSlavic · boy
- Jasminjasmine flowerPersian · girl
- Jasminejasmine flowerEnglish · girl#206
- Jaspertreasurer, bringer of treasurePersian · boy#129
- JaxGod has been gracious; son of JackEnglish · boy#342
- Jaxonson of Jack; God has been graciousEnglish · boy#115
- Jayavictory, triumphHindi · girl
- JaydenGod has heard; thankfulHebrew · boy#70
- Jelanimighty, powerfulAfrican · boy
- JemimadoveHebrew · girl
- Jetblack gemstone; hard black ligniteEnglish · unisex
- Ji-hoonwise and meritoriousKorean · boy
- Ji-soowisdom and excellenceKorean · unisex
- Ji-woowisdom and rain, or wisdom and spaceKorean · unisex
- Jianstrong, healthy, establish, swordChinese · boy
- Jintruth, treasure (Korean); gold (Chinese)Korean · unisex
- Jingcrystal, essence, quietChinese · unisex
- JoaquimGod will establishPortuguese · boy
- JohnGod is graciousHebrew · boy#23
- Joliepretty, beautifulFrench · girl
- Joostfrom the saint's name JodocusDutch · boy
- Jordanto flow down; descendHebrew · unisex#131
- JorienDutch form of Joris; farmer; earth workerDutch · unisex
- JosephGod will add; God will increaseHebrew · boy#29
- JosephineGod will increaseFrench · girl#53
- JosiahGod supports and healsHebrew · boy#54
- JosieGod will add; diminutive of JosephineHebrew · girl#82
- Joygreat happiness and delightLatin · girl#419
- Juliaof the Julian familyLatin · girl#131
- Julianyouthful; downy-beardedLatin · boy#25
- Julianayouthful, downy-beardedLatin · girl#256
- Julietyouthful; small JuliaFrench · girl#274
- Juliusyouthful; of the Julian familyLatin · boy#424
- Junhandsome, talented, rulerChinese · boy
- Juniperjuniper tree, evergreenLatin · girl#100
- Junoqueen of heaven; vital forceLatin · girl
- Justicefairness, righteousness, and moral equityLatin · unisex
- Justusjust, righteousLatin · boy
- Jyotilight, flame, divine radianceSanskrit · girl
questions about baby names starting with J
Which baby names starting with J are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with J are James (#6 for boys), Jack (#15 for boys), John (#23 for boys), Julian (#25 for boys) and Joseph (#29 for boys).
Which baby names starting with J are rising in popularity?
Juniper has climbed from #171 in 2020 to #100 in 2025. Josie (#135 to #82) and Jamal (#912 to #868) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with J?
Jaap, Jakub, Jemima, Jian and Jorien were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with J more common for girls or boys?
Of 52 baby names starting with J on HushName, 16 are girls' names, 27 are boys' names and 9 are unisex.
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