The letter J is a naming juggernaut, offering everything from joyful to judicious options for baby girls — whether you want something jovial, bejeweled, jaunty, or judicial.

Jaala

Jaala is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Little goat.”

Jaana

Jaana is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jacarra

Jacarra is a name of American origins meaning “The dear one.”

Jacinda

Jacinda is a name of English origins meaning “Hyacinth.” It’s often associated with New Zealand’s former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern
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Jacinta

Jacinta is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Hyacinth.”

Jacinth

Jacinth is a name of Greek origins meaning “Hyacinth.”

Jackie

Jackie is a name of English origins meaning “Supplanter.” This name is often associated with former first lady Jackie Kennedy or legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy
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Jaclyn

Jaclyn is a name of American origins meaning “Supplanter.”

Jacoba

Jacoba is a name of Hebrew origins that is a feminine form of Jacob.

Jacobien

Jacobien is a name of Dutch origins meaning “As Jacob.”

Jacquelle

Jacquelle is a name of French origins meaning “Supplanter.”

Jacquotte

Jacquotte is a name of French origins with an unknown meaning.

Jadey

Jadey is a name of American origins meaning “Like the jade stone.”

Jadine

Jadine is a name of American origins meaning “Jade-like.”

Jadwiga

Jadwiga is a name of Polish origins meaning “War battle.”

Jadzia

Jadzia is a Polish name meaning “War battle.”

Jael

Jael is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Wild mountain goat.” Jael was a Biblical heroine.

Jaela

Jaela is a name of American origins meaning “Wild mountain goat.”

Jaelle

Jaelle is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Wild mountain goat.”

Jagienka

Jagienka is a name of Polish origins meaning “Lamb of God.”

Jagna

Jagna is a name of Polish origins meaning “Pure, chaste.”

JaHanna

JaHanna is a name of American origins meaning “My grace.”

Jahmisey

Jahmisey is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jahzara

Jahzara is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Jaiana

Jaiana is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jaide

Jaide is an American name and is a form of Jade.

Jailene

Jailene is a name of American origins meaning “Beautiful bird.”

Jainna

Jainna is a name of American origins that combines the names Jain and Anna.

Jaivan

Jaivan is an Arabic name whose meaning is unknown.

Jakayla

Jakayla is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jaleh

Jaleh is a name of Persian origins meaning “Dew.”

Jalena

Jalena is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Bright.”

Jalene

Jalene is a name of American origins and is a feminine form of Jalen.

Jalessa

Jalessa is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jalia

Jalia is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Clear, manifest.”

Jalie

Jalie is an American name combining Jay and Lee.

Jalila

Jalila is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Great, revered.”

Jalisa

Jalisa is a name of American origins that combines the names Jane and Lisa.

Jamala

Jamala is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Friendly, well-mannered.”

Jamaria

Jamaria is a name of American origins meaning “Of the sea” or “Bitter.”

Jameela

Jameela is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Beauty.” It’s often associated with actress Jameela Jamil.

Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil
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Jamelia

Jamelia is a name of American origins meaning “Supplanter, hard worker.”

Jamillah

Jamillah is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Beauty.”

Jamine

Jamine is an American created name.

Jamirah

Jamirah is a name of Arabic origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jamiya

Jamiya is a name of American origins, the meaning of which is unknown.

Jamuna

Jamuna is a name of Indian origins meaning “Holy river.”

Janae

Janae is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Janaki

Janaki is a name of Indian origins meaning “Furrow.”

Janan

Janan is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Heart, soul.”

Jancis

Jancis is a name of English origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jandina

Jandina is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Defender of the people.”

Janeeva

Janeeva is a name of American origins meaning “Juniper berry.”

Janella

Janella is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Janet

Janet is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.” It’s often associated with singer Janet Jackson.

Janet Jackson in 1986
Janet Jackson in 1986

Janeth

Janeth is a name of American origins and is a combination of Janet and Elizabeth.

Janette

Janette is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jania

Jania is a name of Hungarian origins. It is a feminine form of John.

Janiah

Janiah is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Janice

Janice is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Janie

Janie is a name of American origins and is a diminutive form of Jane.

Janina

Janina is a name of Polish origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Janine

Janine is an English name that is a diminutive form of Jane.

Janis

Janis is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.” This name is often associated with famed 1960s musician Janis Joplin.

Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
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Janiya

Janiya is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Beloved.”

Janli

Janli is a name of American origins that combines Jan and Lisa.

Janna

Janna is a name of English origins and is a form of Jane.

Janneke

Janneke is a name of Dutch origins meaning “God’s gift.”

Janny

Janny is a name of American origins that is a diminutive form of Janna.

Jansje

Jansje is a name of Dutch origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Janya

Janya is a name of American origins that combines the names Jane and Anya.

Jaqueen

Jaqueen is a name of American origins meaning “The queen.”

Jaquenetta

Jaquenetta is an English name meaning “Supplanter.”

Jara

Jara is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Rockrose.”

Jarrah

Jarrah is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Eucalyptus.”

Jasiri

Jasiri is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Bold, courageous.”

Jaslene

Jaslene is a name of American origins meaning that combines Jasmine and names ending in -lene.

Jasmijn

Jasmijn is a name of Dutch origins meaning “Jasmine.”

Jasna

Jasna is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Clarity.”

Jasoslava

Jasoslava is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Glory of light.”

Jassapine

Jassapine is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jaswinder

Jaswinder is a name of Indian origins meaning “Thunderbolt.”

Jathbiyya

Jathbiyya is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Charming.”

Jaunie

Jaunie is an Arabic name meaning “Pretty, beautiful.”

Javianne

Javianne is a name of American origins meaning “Gracious” or “By the new house.”

Jawahir

Jawahir is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Jewel.”

Jaya

Jaya is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”

Jayana

Jayana is a name of American origins meaning “Graceful blue jay.”

Jayanti

Jayanti is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”

Jayashree

Jayashree is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victory of Lakshmi.”

Jayashri

Jayashri is a name of Indian origins meaning “Goddess of victory.”

Jayeenita

Jayeenita is a name of Indian origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jayeeta

Jayeeta is a name of Indian origins meaning “Victorious.”

Jayliah

Jayliah is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jaylyn

Jaylyn is an American name meaning “Beautiful jay bird.”

Jayna

Jayna is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jayne

Jayne is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jaysha

Jaysha is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jazelle

Jazelle is a name of American origins meaning “Pledge.”

Jaznae

Jaznae is a name of American origins meaning “Jasmine Flower” or “Reborn.”

Jazzelle

Jazzelle is a name of American origins. It is a form of Giselle or a diminutive of Jazz.

Jazziell

Jazziell is a name of American origins; it is an alternate form of Jazzelle.

Jeana

Jeana is a name of American origins and is a form of Gina.

Jeanette

Jeanette is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jeanine

Jeanine is a name of French origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jeanne

Jeanne is a French name meaning “God is gracious.”

Jeannie

Jeannie is a name of French origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jeaselle

Jeaselle is a name of American origins meaning “Pledge.”

Jecca

Jecca is a name of English origins meaning “God beholds.”

Jeevitha

Jeevitha is a name of Indian origins meaning “Life.”

Jehanne

Jehanne is a name of French origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jehona

Jehona is a name of Albanian origins meaning “Echo.”

Jehosheba

Jehosheba is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is my oath.”

Jelena

Jelena is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Bright.”

Jelissa

Jelissa is an American name meaning “White bee.”

Jemarie

Jemarie is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jemima

Jemima is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Dove.”

Jen

Jen is a name of English origins meaning “Fair phantom.”

Jena

Jena is a name of American origins and is an alternate form of Gina.

Jenae

Jenae is a name of American origins meaning “White/bright/light.”

Jenaya

Jenaya is a name of American origins that may be an elaboration of the name Jenny.

Jendayi

Jendayi is a name of African origins meaning “Thankful.”

Jeneal

Jeneal is an American name with an unknown meaning.

Jeneil

Jeneil is a name of American origins that is a form of Chenille.

Jenelle

Jenelle is a name of American origins meaning “White wave.”

Jeneth

Jeneth is a name of English origins meaning “White wave.”

Jeneva

Jeneva is a name of American origins meaning “Juniper berry” or “Fair phantom.”

Jeneve

Jeneve is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “White-skinned” or “Juniper berry.”

Jenibelle

Jenibelle is a name of American origins that combines Jenny and Belle.

Jenielle

Jenielle is a name of American origins meaning “White wave.”

Jenis

Jenis is an American name that is a form of Janis.

Jenise

Jenise is a name of American origins combining Jennifer and Denise.

Jenitta

Jenitta is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jenne

Jenne is a name of American origins meaning “Bright/light/white.”

Jennelle

Jennelle is a name of English origins and is a diminutive form of Jennifer.

Jennessa

Jennessa is a name of American origins combining Jennifer and Vanessa.

Jenneva

Jenneva is a name of American origins meaning “White wave” or “Giver of life.”

Jennica

Jennica is a name of English origins that combines Jennifer and Jessica.

Jennie

Jennie is an English name and is a diminutive form of Jennifer.

Jennifyn

Jennifyn is a name of American origins meaning “Beautiful white wave.”

Jennique

Jennique is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jennis

Jennis is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jennitha

Jennitha is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jennlika

Jennlika is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jennyl

Jennyl is a name of American origins combining Jennifer and Beryl.

Jera

Jera is a name of American origins meaning and is a feminine form of Gerald or Gerard.

Jereni

Jereni is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Peaceful.”

Jeri

Jeri is an English name meaning “Rules with spear.”

Jerica

Jerica is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jerilyn

Jerilyn is a name of American origins meaning “Rules with spear” or “Pretty.”

Jerrica

Jerrica is a name of American origins that is a combination of Jeri and Jessica.

Jerrika

Jerrika is a name of American origins and is an alternate spelling of Jerrica.

Jerusha

Jerusha is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Inheritance.”

Jeseray

Jeseray is a name of American origins meaning “Gift/desire.”

Jesimae

Jesimae is a name of American origins combining Jessie and Mae.

Jeslyn

Jeslyn is a name of American origins combining Jessie and Lynn.

Jessamine

Jessamine is a name of French origins meaning “Jasmine flower.”

Jessenia

Jessenia is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Flower.”

Jessia

Jessia is a name of American origins meaning “God beholds.”

Jetta

Jetta is a name of Scandinavian origins. It is a diminutive form of Henrietta or Marietta.

Jette

Jette is a Dutch name meaning “Home ruler.”

Jettie

Jettie is a name of Dutch origins that is a diminutive of Jette.

Jevic

Jevic is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jezebel

Jezebel is a Hebrew name meaning “Unexalted.” Jezebel was a Biblical queen.

Jezel

Jezel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Unexalted.”

Jezziel

Jezziel is a name of American origins; its meaning is unknown.

Ji-Yu

Ji-Yu is a name of Korean origins meaning “Wise and rich.”

Jia

Jia is a Chinese name meaning “Family, kin.”

Jia Li

Jia Li is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Good and beautiful.”

Jill

Jill is a name of English origins meaning “Youthful.”

Jinelle

Jinelle is a name of English origins that is a form of Janelle.

Jingjing

Jingjing is a name of Chinese origins meaning “Perfect essence.”

Jioni

Jioni is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Evening.”

Jira

Jira is a name of African origins meaning “Related by blood.”

Jitka

Jitka is a name of Slavic origins meaning “From Judaea.”

Jnyah

Jnyah is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Joan

Joan is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is gracious.” It calls to mind Joan of Arc, patron saint of France.

Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc

Joann

Joann is a name of English origins and is a form of Joanne.

Joanne

Joanne is a name of English origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jobeth

Jobeth is a name of American origins that combines Jo and Beth.

Jocasta

Jocasta is a name of Greek origins meaning “Shining moon.” In Greek mythology, Jocasta was the Queen of Thebes and the mother of Oedipus.

Jochebed

Jochebed is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God’s glory.” In the Bible, Jochebed was the mother of Moses.

Jodell

Jodell is a name of American origins combining Joanne and Delbert.

Joella

Joella is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God will be willing.”

Joely

Joely is a name of English origins meaning “God will be willing.”

Johanne

Johanne is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Johari

Johari is a name of Swahili origins meaning “Jewel.”

Johnda

Johnda is a name of American origins combining John and Glenda or Brenda.

Johnna

Johnna is a name of American origins and is a feminine form of John.

Joie

Joie is a name of French origins meaning “Joy.”

Jojo

Jojo is a name of American origins that is a nickname for names beginning with JO.

Jola

Jola is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Violet flower.”

Jolanda

Jolanda is a name of Slavic origins meaning “Violet flower.”

Jolisa

Jolisa is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Jolissa

Jolissa is a name of American origins that combines Joe and Melissa.

Jolivette

Jolivette is a name of American origins meaning “Joyful.”

Jonatha

Jonatha is a name of English origins meaning “God has given.”

Jonell

Jonell is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.

Joni

Joni is a name of American origins that is a diminutive form of Joan. This name often calls to mind musician Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Mitchell.

Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
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Jonila

Jonila is a name of American origins that combines Jon and Nila.

Jonilde

Jonilde is a name of French origins meaning “God is gracious” or “Battle.”

Joo

Joo is a name of Korean origins meaning “Precious.”

Joplin

Joplin is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.

Jora

Jora is a name of American origins meaning “Farmer.”

Jordana

Jordana is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “To flow down.”

Jordane

Jordane is a name of French origins and is a feminine form of Jordan.

Jorgelina

Jorgelina is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Farmer.”

Jorja

Jorja is an American name; it is a respelling of Georgia.

Jorjanna

Jorjanna is a name of American origins and is a respelling of Georgianna.

Josefa

Josefa is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God will increase.”

Josephina

Josephina is a name of English origins meaning “God will increase.”

Josette

Josette is a name of French origins meaning “God will increase.”

Joshelyn

Joshelyn is a name of American origins combining Joshua and Jocelyn.

Joshlynn

Joshlynn is a name of American origins that combines Joshua and Lynn.

Jostelyn

Jostelyn is a name of American origins meaning “Little goth.”

Jovana

Jovana is a name of Slavic origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jovanna

Jovanna is a name of Slavic origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jovelyn

Jovelyn is a name of American origins meaning “God is Gracious” or “Beautiful.”

Jovia

Jovia is a name of Latin origins meaning “Happy.”

Jovianne

Jovianne is a French name meaning “Happy.”

Jovienne

Jovienne is a name of French origins meaning “Jupiter.”

Jovita

Jovita is a name of Latin origins meaning “Happy.”

Joycelyn

Joycelyn is a name of American origins that is a combination name of Joyce and Jocelyn.

Joyita

Joyita is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Little joy.”

Joykiss

Joykiss is an American name whose meaning is unknown.

Joylyn

Joylyn is a name of American origins that combines Joy and Lynn.

Juana

Juana is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Juandalynn

Juandalynn is a name of Spanish origins combining Juan and Gwendolynn.

Juanita

Juanita is a name of Spanish origins meaning “God is gracious.”

Jubilee

Jubilee is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Joy, celebration.”

Juda

Juda is a Hebrew name meaning “Praised.”

Judy

Judy is a name of English origins meaning “From Judaea.” It’s often associated with Judy Garland or Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Judge Judy Sheindlin
Judge Judy Sheindlin
Photo by David Shankbone

Jui

Jui is a name of Indian origins meaning “Flower.”

Juin

Juin is a name of French origins meaning “Born in June.”

Juji

Juji is an African name meaning “Heap of love.”

Julinka

Julinka is a name of Hungarian origins; it is a diminutive form of Julia.

Julisa

Julisa is a name of American origins combining Julie and Lisa.

Julisha

Julisha is a name of American origins that combines Julia and Letitia.

Jumana

Jumana is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Pearl.” It may also be spelled Jumanah.

Jumelle

Jumelle is a name of French origins meaning “(Girl) Twin.”

Junia

Junia is a Latin name meaning “Youthful.”

Junie

Junie is a name of American origins meaning “Follower of Juno.”

Junko

Junko is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Obedient, Genuine, Pure.”

Justina

Justina is a name of American origins meaning “Just, fair.”

Justine

Justine is an English name meaning “Just, fair.”

Justise

Justise is a name of American origins that is a form of Justice.

Jyoti

Jyoti is a name of Indian origins meaning “Light.”

Jyotika

Jyotika is a name of Indian origins meaning “Light, flame.”

Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.