Justice
Justice is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “fairness, righteousness, and moral equity.” It ranked #898 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin justitia, meaning righteousness and equity.
how do you pronounce Justice?
JUS-tis
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what does Justice mean?
The name Justice means “fairness, righteousness, and moral equity.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Latin justitia, meaning righteousness and equity. Justice has been used as a given name, particularly in African-American communities, as a virtue name with aspirational resonance. It also carries modern legal and social justice connotations.
where does the name Justice come from?
Wikipedia confirms Justice as a unisex given name derived from the virtue.
the history of Justice
Per Wikipedia, the name was popularized in the 1990s through its use for the lead character in the 1993 film Poetic Justice; it has seen use across the Anglosphere and, per the same source, has also been well used for African men — a different claim from the African-American community popularity given elsewhere, which is not what this source says.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #898 |
| 2022 | #771 |
| 2021 | #626 |
| 2020 | #575 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Justice?
- Justin Bieber (born Justin Drew Bieber)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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