65 United States Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jamya	Girl	American modern name
Joycelynn	Girl	Cheerful or merry; Flexible
Jevonte	Boy	Son of Japtheth
Jodell	Girl	Combination of Joanne and Delbert; Climbing evergreen plant
Jerryl	Boy	Open-minded; Combination of Jerold and Darell
Jerric	Boy	City of fragrance
Jyler	Boy	Son of John, Yohwe is gracious
Jyll	Girl	The child of Jupiter
Jamaar	Boy	The handsome one
Jerricho	Boy	City near the West Bank in Palestine

Jalana	Girl	Modern American name meaning fiery flute
Joye	Girl	Cheerful and joy
Juliea	Girl	Mindful; Harmonious
Jamareon	Boy	One who has strong will
Jamaun	Boy	The right hand of favor
Jecori	Boy	Cheerful and high spirited
Jonette	Girl	Happiness, elegance, natural
Jodelle	Girl	The lord is gracious; Reliable and honest
Janett	Girl	God's gift
Joyann	Girl	Rejoice; An active person who loves traveling

Jullie	Girl	Youthful
Jalynne	Girl	Modern American name
Jelia	Girl	A beautiful gem or radiant
Jonell	Girl	Rejoicing; Hardworking, goal-oriented
Joyanne	Girl	Happiness, jubilation, rejoice; Born elegant and natural
Janeeva	Girl	A plant name; Juniper berry
Jolleen	Girl	Stubborn; Courageous; Aggressive
Jaetyn	Unisex	A gracious person
Jaidee	Boy	He is like a green gem stone
Jaidlynn	Girl	A girl with jaded eyes

Jaimarie	Boy	One who is sour victor
Jaketta	Girl	May the God protect her
Janiela	Girl	An American female name
Janison	Boy	Jane's son
Javes	Boy	American created name
Jayleesa	Girl	One who have the quality of jay bird
Jeaselle	Girl	Newcomer or fresher
Jenivee	Girl	Nickname for Jennifer; Fair one
Jenji	Girl	Short form of Jennifer
Jennlika	Girl	A reformed name

Jery	Boy	Spear ruler
Johnn	Girl	Feminine form of John; One who is competent
Jolinn	Girl	Patient; Independent leaders; Leadership qualities
Jonakhi	Girl	Honest, knowledge seekers
Jonalynn	Girl	God is gracious; Lively, standout personalities
Jonay	Unisex	God is gracious; Generous, family-oriented
Jonila	Girl	Rejoicing; Career-prominent, joy-bringers
Jonix	Girl	Cheerful, adaptable
Jonson	Girl	Sweetheart, outstanding
Joodi	Unisex	Life-learners; Open; Joyful spirit

Joona	Girl	God will add blessings, treasure friendship, expressive, joyful
Joosua	Boy	God is gracious; Fun, convincing
Jordence	Girl	Flowing down
Jorjanna	Girl	Lovable country child
Joweese	Unisex	Joyful, refreshing; Sensitive; Attractive and elegant
Joyab	Unisex	Jubilant; Youthful; Focus on physical appearance; Forgiving nature
Joyatri	Unisex	Trustworthy friends; Joyful spirit
Joyceanne	Girl	Cheerful or joyful; Charmful; Youthful; Truthful
Joyse	Girl	Sweet and charming personality
Joyzelle	Girl	Introvert; Enjoyable; One who lives life to the fullest

Jozefien	Unisex	Simple; Open; Joyful spirits
Juliek	Girl	Childish; Sweet-natured; Cute
Julijana	Unisex	Youthful
Juliska	Girl	Soft-haired
Jyllina	Girl	Jupiter's Child, Jove's Child

Infographic: Special United States Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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United States Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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