These unique baby names that start with J are great for a boy or a girl. Our list features popular English ones, Christian names, Hindu names, Indian names, Spanish names and much more!
Whether you want a 1-syllable, 2-syllable or 3-syllable name, you'll find plenty of options with a variety of meanings. Save them or Pin your favourite to your baby names Pinterest board for inspiration.
Unique baby names beginning with the letter 'J'
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From Janey to Joslyn, we have a lovely long list of more unique baby boy and girl's names beginning with the letter J.
1. Jerome
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This cute name for a boy is Greek and means 'sacred'.
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2. Jersey
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This name can be both for boys and girls and means 'grassy island'.
3. Julius
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This Latin name for a boy means 'soft or downy'.
4. Jaya
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This beautiful Indian name for girls means 'victory'.
5. Jordana
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The name Jordana is derived from the Hebrew for 'to flow down, descend'. The name was originally used in the Middle Ages for a child baptised in holy water said to be from the river Jordan.
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6. Jarvis
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The name Jarvis is a Celtic baby name, meaning 'servant spear'.
7. Jagrati
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This lyrical girls name is of Indian origin, popular with Hindu families, and means 'awakening'.
8. Jolene
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Jolene is a cute name derived from the male name Joseph.
9. Janey
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Janey is a feminine form of John and also from the old French 'Jehane'.
10. Jared
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In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jared is 'rose'.
11. Jivika
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Jivika, an Indian and Hindu name, means 'source of life'. The similar name Jeevikia is associated with the Goddess Lakshmi.
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12. Jaycee
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This sweet little name for a girl is of English origin and means 'healer'.
13. Jace
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Jace is a short but sweet name for a little boy that also means 'healing'.
14. Jeevan
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This Indian name for boys means 'life'. An alternative version, Jivan, is Armenian in origin and popular in Hindi-speaking countries.
15. Jasmine
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Jasmine, a delicate and aromatic flower name, which became very popular after the release of Disney's Aladdin in the 1990s.
16. Jamelia
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In Arabic, the meaning of the name Jamelia is 'beautiful'.
17. Jaime
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This pretty J name is an American baby girls' name, similar to the Jamie spelling, often used for a boy.
18. Jacinta
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This name has Mexican and Spanish origins and means hyacinth, referencing the flower and Hyacinthus from Greek mythology. Hyacinthus was known for his beauty and discus-throwing abilities. He died after being struck with a discus thrown by Apollo and the flower is said to be created from his blood.
19. Jada
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This Hebrew baby name means 'wise'.
20. Jonah
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In Hebrew, the meaning of the name Jonah is 'dove'.
21. Joel
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In Hebrew the meaning of the name Joel is 'Jehovah is God'.
22. Jhanvi
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This name, of Indian-origin, means 'the river Ganga'.
23. Jasper
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English form of Gaspar, in the Bible, Jasper was one of the Three Wise Men.
24. Jenson
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Jenson is an anglicised adaptation of Jensen (Scandinavian surname), which in English would translate as 'son of John'.
25. Jolie
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The name Jolie is a girls' name of French origin, meaning 'pretty'.
26. Jesse
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The name Jesse is a Hebrew baby name and means 'wealthy.'
27. Jagruti
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This girl's name Jagruti is of Indian origin. It means 'vigilance', 'awareness' or 'awakening'.
28. Jamia
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A Scottish baby name - a feminine form of James.
29. Jae
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The baby name Jae is of English origin and is a variation of Jason and Jacob.
30. Jagger
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Before there was Mick Jagger, there was the Hindi name Jagger, meaning a hunter, strong and loyal.
31. Jyotsana
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This girl's name, or Indian origin, means 'goddess durga' or 'moon light'.
32. Johanna
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A Latin feminine form of Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'.
33. Jameson
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Originally an English surname - Jameson means 'son of James'.
34. Jenna
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Jenna is an English name, a diminutive of Jennifer, which means 'white wave'.
35. Janais
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Janais is a more modern name based on the traditional Jane or Jean.
36. Jaxon
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This boys' name means 'God is gracious' and also 'son of Jack'.
37. Jacques
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Jacques is the French form of Jacob and James.
38. Jayden
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This gender-neutral name has Biblical origins, means 'thankful'. In the Bible, Jadon was a figure who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. In America, Jayden came about as a cross between Jay (as in the jaybird) and the Irish name Aiden, which means 'fiery one'.
39. Joslyn
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This English name is of German origin, meaning 'a member of the Gauts,' a German tribe. There are a variety of spellings including Jocelyn and Jocelin. While it's often thought of a girl's name, it's actually unisex and works perfectly well for a boy.
40. Jonty
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Jonty is a Scottish name meaning 'little John'.
41. Juna
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Variations on this name include Juno (the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth) and June (referencing the month and meaning 'young'). The name evokes fertility and femininity.
