25 Joyfully Unique Baby Names Starting with J

Did you know J is the most common letter of the alphabet for names? There are thousands of adorable J baby names, some really popular, some incredibly rare, and many in between. J names were especially popular in the 80s but the letter remains a huge hit for parents-to-be.

We’ve rounded up the most popular names starting with J as well as 25 rare J baby names that you might want to consider for your little ones.

Some are etched in nature, some ooze with vintage cool, some come with a lovely meaning, and some we simply love the way they sound.

Behold – the cutest names starting with J!

Additional names beginning with J to consider

1. Juliet – Feminine and etched in literature, Juliet is strong, elegant and means ‘youthful’.

2. Jeremiah – The Summer I Turned Pretty is turning this name into a hot contender. Jeremiah is a biblical baby name exuding wisdom, power, and strength.

3. Jaya – Another pretty-sounding name, Jaya is a cute alternative to Kaya and means ‘victorious’.

4. Jupiter – A very bold option, Jupiter is powerful and commanding – great for a next-gen leader! Jupiter is the head Roman god, the god of sky and weather and a planet, of course. A very celestial name.

5. Jersey – This is a newer name option that you won’t see every day, great for parents looking for a unique unisex J name.

6. Juniper – A lovely nature name, Juniper means ‘young’ or ‘evergreen’ and is associated with juniper berries and trees – a beautiful blossoming option!

7. Jovie – Sweet and spunky, Jovie oozes with happiness and means ‘joyful’ making it a delightful choice for your darling.

8. Jayla -This name is not only very pretty but it’s also cool because it has three different interesting meanings including ‘victory’, ‘heal’ and ‘God will protect’.

9. Jarvis – A little bit posh and a little bit vintage, Jarvis is an up-and-comer that’s rising thanks to the Marvel Universe.

10. Joella – Jo-names are quite common (Joanne, Jolene, Josephine) but we like Joella because it’s got that peppy vibe combined with a Southern charm.

11. Jace – While Jace was commonly used as a nickname for Jason, the name is now being used on its own.

12. Josiah – Another biblical choice, Josiah means ‘God supports and heals’ and is a cute alternative to the more popular Joshua.

13. Jessa – This is the next generation of Jessica or Jesse and we love it! I’ve also seen parents choosing Jessalyn and Jessamyn so something a little longer and elegant.

14. Jensen – Charming and courtly, Jensen is a lovely new J name for boys that we predict will gain momentum in the next few years.

15. Jagger – Edgy and vibrant, Jagger will forever be considered a rock-n-roll royalty name.

16. Jai – If you like short and sweet names, Jai certainly fits the bill. It’s smooth, calming and means “triumph’. For a female option, try Jae.

17. Juna – Juno and June are two lovely names starting with J but we really love the name Juna which is a little less common. Juna means ‘source of life’.

18. Jewel – This name isn’t new – we’ve seen Jewel being used for decades, but we haven’t seen it in a while. It’s a lovely choice for any precious gem.

19. Jia – A short and spunky choice, Jia comes with a lovely meaning too – the Chinese name means ‘favourite person, home or family’.

20. Jona – Jonah is a popular choice for boys but how about Jona for a little girl? The Hebrew name means dove’.

21. ett/Jet- This speedy name is a great choice for parents looking for something sharp and snappy. I’ve seen it used for both girls and boys. Another cute variant is Jetta.

22. Jori -Jori means ‘to flow down’ and has a poetic vibe to it.

23. Jericho – Meaning ‘city of the moon’, Jericho is a cultural-rich choice for trendy little kids.

24. Jarrah – A sweet choice, Jarrah means ‘honey’.

25. Journey- We’ll end with one of our top picks for wanderlust baby names, a great choice for any travel lovers out there.