Modern Submitted Names

These names are used in a modern context.
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Jaïro m Dutch (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Antillean), French (Modern, Rare)
Dutch and French form of Jairo. This name is borne by Dutch footballer Jaïro Riedewald.
Jais m English (Modern)
Short form of Jason.
JaJuan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Juan 1. It might be modelled after DeJuan and Lajuan.
Jakai m & f African American (Modern)
Possibly an invented name, combining the popular phonetic prefix ja and Kai 1, and sharing a sound with other popular names such as Mekhi or Makai.
Jakarius m African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, formed using popular name elements such as Ja and arius (from names such as Darius). See also Jakari.
Jakayla f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Kayla, or a blend of ja with Makayla... [more]
Jakeb m English (Modern)
Variant of Jacob (the spelling possibly influenced by that of Jake).
Jakeisha f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Keisha.
Jakelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jacqueline or a combination of Jake and Lyn.
Jakira f African American (Modern)
Combination of prefix ja and Kira 2.
Jaksyn m & f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Jackson.
Jakyra f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the suffix ja- and Kyra.
Jalaysia f English (African, Modern)
Possibly a combination of Jayla and Alicia, Alice, Asia 1 or Malaysia
Jaleb m American (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a blend of Jacob and Caleb (see also Jalen).
Ja'leesa f African American (Modern)
Combination of prefix ja and Leesa.
Jaleesa f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Leesa. It was popularized by the character Jaleesa Vinson from the American television sitcom A Different World (1987-1993)... [more]
Jalon m English (Modern), Biblical
In the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 4:17), Jalon was one of four sons of Ezrah, and the uncle of Miriam, Shammai and Ishbah (father of Eshtemoa)... [more]
Jalyla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jalila or a combination of the prefix ja- and the name Lyla.
Jamaria f African American (Modern)
Feminine form of Jamario, Jamari or Jamarion. It may be influenced by Kamaria.
Jamaya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamya, or a combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Maya 2.
Jamee f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jamie.
Jamira f African American (Modern)
Feminine form of Jamir, or a blend of the popular phonetic prefix ja with the name Amira 1.
Jamiroquai m English (Modern, Rare)
In the case of the band of the same name, which influenced first name usage in the 1990s and 2000s, they conceived it as a combination of jam and iroquai (the latter of the two is based on the Native American confederacy, the Iroquois).
Jamisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamesha, a combination of the phonetic elements ja, mee and sha.
Jamy f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Jamie.
Jamya f African American (Modern)
Likely an invented name combining the popular phonetic elements ja, my and ya, and sharing a sound with other popular names such as Amaya, Kamiyah, Shamya and Janiyah... [more]
Janay f English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a variant of Janae.
Janeese f African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jane, or a combination of the phonetic elements ja and nees... [more]
Janelys f American (Hispanic, Modern)
A variant of the Zapotec name Nayeli. It means "loved".
Janesse f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant or elaboration of Janessa.
Janicia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Janice influenced by Alicia or else a variant of Janisha.
Janiqua f African American (Modern)
An invented name using the popular phonetic elements ja, nee and qua... [more]
Janissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jane with the -issa suffix from Melissa. Possibly a variant of Janessa.
Jannika f Swedish, Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare), German (Modern)
Scandinavian variant of Jannike and German feminine form of Jannik.
Janoah m & f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
From jano'hah meaning "rest" or ja-no'-a (yanoach) meaning "resting place". It is mentioned in the Bible as a town north-east of Ephraim in the Jordan valley, sometimes identified with the present day city Yanun in Palestine.
Janosch m German (Modern), Transylvanian Saxon
German borrowing of János. Today it is mostly known as the pseudonym of the German children's book author and illustrator Horst Eckert (creator of Tigerente).
Janouk f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a contraction of Jana 1 and Anouk (compare Janou).
Janto m German (Modern, Rare)
Maybe a German form of Ianto.
Jany f German (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Jana 1.... [more]
Janya f American (Modern)
Either an invented name by combining Jane with the -anya suffix found in names Tanya and Sonya or else a variant of Janiyah/Jania.
Japonica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
japonica is a Neo-Latin word meaning "japanese". As such, it is part of the name of several cultivated plants (e.g., Pieris japonica, Camellia japonica, or Skimmia japonica).
Jaq m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Jack and a diminutive and Jacqueline.
Jaquavious m African American (Modern)
An invented name, probably based on Jaquan and Octavius.
Jara f Spanish (Modern)
Directly taken from Spanish jara "rockrose".
Jarang f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 자랑 (jarang) meaning "pride, boast."
Jar-jar m Popular Culture (Modern)
Meaning unknown. This is the name of a character in the Star Wars movie saga, created by George Lucas, who first appeared in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as a comic relief character, banished from his people for his clumsiness, who goes on to unite the Gungan and Naboo people and become Junior Representative, representing his people in the Senate.
Jarmecca f African American (Modern)
Not sure of the history or origin.
Jaro m Slovak, German (Modern)
Short form of Jaroslav and Jaromír. Since the 1960s, the name has found occasional usage as a stand alone name in German-speaking countries.
Jarún f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements jara "battle; fight; quarrel" and rún "secret; secret lore". As this is a newer name, however, the first element might also be inspired by the elements jarn, jard or hjarn.
Jascha m Russian (Dutchified), Russian (Germanized), Dutch (Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Dutch and German transliteration of Яша (see Yasha). This name was borne by the violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz.
Jasee m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasey (see also Jase and Jayse)
Jaselle f American (Modern)
Variant of Giselle influenced by the spelling fo Jasmine.
Jaselynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jase using the popular name suffix lynn.
Jashauna f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Shauna.
Jashawn m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Shawn.
Jasmarie f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jasmine and Marie.
Jasmeen f English (American, Modern, Rare), Italian (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasmine also occasionally used in Italy.
Jasmîn f Jèrriais (Modern)
Jèrriais form of Jasmine. This is als the Jèrriais word for the plant.
Jasmiyah f African American (Modern)
A variation of the name Jasmine.
Jassyca f English (Modern)
Alternative spelling of Jessica.
Jatori f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Tori, probably modelled on Natori.
Jatory m African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix ja- with Tory.
Javez m American (Modern, Rare)
Maybe a variant of Jabez (via Spanish pronunciation and spelling conventions).
Jávorka f Hungarian (Modern)
Derived from Hungarian jávor "maple".
Jaxie m & f English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jax.
Jaxine f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminizaton of Jax or Jackson in the style of Maxine.
Jaxlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Jax using the popular name suffix lyn, possibly modelled on Jaclyn.
Jaxom m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Used as a character name in "The white dragon" by Anne McCaffrey.
Jaxsin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaxon. According to the SSA, Jaxsin was given to 22 boys in 2018.
Jaxxton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaxton. According to the SSA, Jaxxton was given to 13 boys in 2018.
Jaxzen m English (Modern)
Variant of Jaxon. According to the SSA, Jaxzen was given to 10 boys in 2018.
Jayanna f English (American, Modern), African American
Combination of the phonetic element jay and Anna. Jayanna was given to 95 girls in the USA in 2007 accordng to the USA Social Security Administration.
Jaydalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jayda using the popular name suffix lynn.
Jaydan m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Jaden.
Jaydean m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayden or a combination of Jay 1/Jayde and Dean.
Jaydee m & f English (American), English (Modern)
Either a diminutive of Jade or a combination of Jay 1 and Dee. It is also a phonetic spelling of JD... [more]
Jaydia f American (Modern, Rare)
Presumably, and elaboration of Jayda by the -ia suffix in the style of India.
Jaydn f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden (possibly inspired by Haydn)
Jaydy f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a Spanish variant of Heidi. This is borne by Mexican model and actress Jaydy Michel (1975-), who was formerly married to the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz.
Jayjess m Modern (Sanskritized, Modern)
Combination of James and Jesse. JAY short form of names such as James or Jason. JESS short form of Jesse, the Greek form of the Hebrew name (Yishai), which possibly means "gift"
Jaykub m English (Modern, Rare)
A modern variant of Jacob
Jaylani f African American (Modern)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.
Jaylena f English (Modern)
Variant of Jaylene, with its spelling influenced by the suffix -lena.
Jayley f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylee possibly influenced by the spelling of the name Hayley.
Jaylia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Presumably an elaboration of Jaylee or Jayla, perhaps influenced by Julia.
Jayliana f American (Modern, Rare)
Either an elaboration of Jaylia, in which results in a double elaboration of Jayla/Jaylee or a combination of Jayla/Jaylee/Jay 1 and Liana.
Jaylissa f American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic element jay and the suffix lissa found in names such as Julissa and Melissa.
Jaymere m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and meer, or a blend of Jamie and Jamir.
Jaymz m English (Modern)
Variant of James. A known bearer is Canadian musician Jaymz Bee.
Jayquan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and quan.
Jayseon m American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayceon influenced by Jase.
Jaysha f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, using the phonetic elements jay and sha, and sharing a sound with names such as Daysha and Stacia.
Jaysun m English (Modern)
Variant form of Jason.
Jayzen m English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name. It may also be a variant of either Jason or Jaden.
Jazelle f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic elements jaz and elle, probably inspired by Giselle.
Jazilah f Arabic (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin or meaning, possibly from Spanish.... [more]
Jazīra f Japanese (Arabized, Modern)
It is the Japanese form of JAZEERA.
Jazz f & m English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jazmine/Jasmine or Jazper/Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article".
Jazzabella f American (Modern, Rare), Obscure (Rare)
Variant of Jezebella via an elaboration of Jazzabelle (See also Jessabella).... [more]
Jazzelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle/Jazelle or a combination of the poular name "element" Jazz and the popular name suffix -Elle.
Jazzmine f English (Modern)
Variant of Jasmine, the spelling likely influenced by the word jazz.
Jazznae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Modern name, a combination of the popular name elements Jazz (see Jazz) and nae (from names such as Janae).
Jedi m English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jedidiah. In the Star Wars universe, Jedi, the name of the ancient knighthood, is a tip of the hat to Burrough's Barsoom, where lords bear the title of Jed or Jeddak.
Jegede m Nigerian (Modern)
A very active person that moves around a lot
Jelen f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Helen reflecting the English pronunciation.
Jemell f Filipino, English (Modern)
Perhaps a variant of Jamel or Gemelle.
Jenalyn f Filipino (Modern), English (Modern)
Combination of Jena and the popular suffix lyn.
Jenay f English (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jen or variant of Janae.
Jencyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a feminine variant of Jensen, or an invented name combining Jen and the suffix cyn from Alicyn.
Jenicka f English (Modern)
Spelling variant of Jennica, which is a modern name that was created by combining popular names Jennifer and Jessica.
Jenilee f English (Modern), South African
Probably a combination of Jenny and the popular phonetic suffix lee. This name was popularized by the American television actress Jenilee Harrison (1958-).
Jenissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jen and the popular name suffix -issa from Melissa. Possibly a variant of Jenessa.
Jeniver f English (Modern, Rare)
Originally an obsolete form of Juniper, ultimately derived from French genèvre, this name has resurfaced in recent times, likely influenced by the popularity of Jennifer.
Jennalee f English (Modern)
Combination of Jenna and Lee.
Jennalyn f Filipino (Modern), English (Modern)
Combination of Jenna and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jenniina f Finnish (Modern)
A variant spelling of Jennina.
Jennika f English (Modern, Rare), Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
English variant of Jennica, as well as a Swedish diminutive of Jenny, influenced by Annika.