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With countless options to choose from, naming your baby can be a daunting task. So let’s take it one step and one letter at a time.
J names have it all. They can be gentle and whimsical, powerful and strong, or a perfect blend of both. With varied lengths, styles, and and levels of popularity, we’ve organized your guide to finding the perfect baby girl name that starts with J.
Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It’s important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.
Classic Girl Names That Start With J
From the Judiths of the 1940s to the Jessicas and Jennifers of the 1980s, J names have always managed to find their way to the top of the popularity charts. Pick your favorite decade and there’s likely more than a few classic girl names to choose from.
- Jackie
- Jacqueline
- Jada
- Jaime
- Jane
- Janet
- Janice
- Janie
- Janis
- Jasmin
- Jean
- Jeanette
- Jeanne
- Jeannette
- Jennie
- Jessamine
- Jillian
- Joan
- Joann
- Joanne
- JoBeth
- Jodi
- Jody
- Johnnie
- Jordan
- Joyce
- Juanita
- Judith
- Judy
- Justine
Popular Girl Names That Start With J
Your child is sure to make whatever name you choose their own, so don’t confuse popular with basic. Even the most trendy girl name will uniquely fit your little one in time.
- Jade
- Jaliyah
- Jamie
- Janelle
- Janiyah
- Jaycee
- Jayla
- Jaylani
- Jayleen
- Jazlyn
- Jazmin
- Jazmine
- Jemma
- Jenesis
- Jenna
- Jennifer
- Jessica
- Jessie
- Jimena
- Joanna
- Jocelyn
- Joelle
- Jolene
- Jolie
- Jordyn
- Josephine
- Josie
- Journee
- Journi
- Joy
- Jream
- Julia
- Julie
- Juliet
- Julieta
- Juliette
- Julissa
Unique Girl Names That Start With J
Packed with unique spellings of common names and monikers you’ve never heard before, this list of more rare names is sure to break the mold.
- Jacinda
- Jacinth
- Jackalyn
- Jaclyn
- Jadira
- Jadranka
- Jadvyga
- Jadwiga
- Jadyn
- Jaziah
- Jaga
- Jagusia
- Jahzara
- Jamari
- Jameson
- Janetta
- Jannike
- January
- Jarmila
- Jasette
- Jawda
- Jayce
- Jehona
- Jeong
- Jeriel
- Jerneja
- Jesula
- Jezreel
- Ji-Min
- Jinjer
- Joakima
- Jobina
- Jodeci
- Jodene
- Joella
- Joey
- Joice
- Jolana
- Jolanta
- Jondrea
- Jonquil
- Jorah
- Joyanne
- Julian
- Justice
Long Girl Names That Start With J
Additional letters can add fun, frill, or elegance to a name. With a few extra vowels and consonants, you can decorate a short name like Jen and build something more ornate and elaborate like Jenevieve, Jennilee, or Jeniqua.
- Jackeline
- Jacobina
- Jacomina
- Jacquelyn
- Jacquetta
- Jaelynn
- Jahanara
- Jakayla
- Jamesina
- Jamilah
- Janessa
- Jaqueline
- Jaswinder
- Jehosheba
- Jekaterina
- Jenevieve
- Jeniqua
- Jennilee
- Jeraldene
- Jeraldine
- Jessamyn
- Jeunesse
- Jeweldene
- Joandra
- Jocelynn
- Jochebed
- Johanna
- Johanneke
- Josceline
- Josefina
- Josephina
- Josette
- Julianne
- Julietta
- Josana
Short Girl Names That Start With J
Like PB and J, short names pair together perfectly. For parents who strategically plan their naming process, these can complement your baby’s existing siblings’ short names or easily stand on their own.
- Jaci
- Jacki
- Jae
- Jael
- Jai
- Jala
- Jale
- Jalyn
- Jan
- Jana
- Jay
- Jaya
- Jem
- Jen
- Jess
- Jet
- Jhene
- Ji
- Jia
- Jie
- Jill
- Jin
- Jing
- Jo
- Johni
- Joie
- Jojo
- Jona
- Joni
- Jorja
- Jory
- Josi
- Joss
- Jude
- Juhi
- Jun
- Jyoti
Cute Girl Names That Start With J
Entering parenthood means you’re stepping into a lifetime of cuteness. Celebrate every baby milestone, adorable laugh, and that undeniably cute face with a name off this list.
- Jaana
- Jacobi
- Jaden
- Jaffa
- Jalila
- Jalisa
- Jameela
- James
- Jamesetta
- Jamey
- Jamila
- Janan
- Janey
- Janika
- Janina
- Jaslene
- Jasma
- Jaylah
- Jayne
- Jela
- Jelani
- Jelena
- Jenny
- Jerusha
- Jescha
- Jesenia
- Jessa
- Jessi
- Jessy
- Jette
- Jianni
- Jinny
- Jirra
- Jitka
- Jodie
- Jori
- Jorie
- Juliana
- Jumanah
- Junia
- Justina
Whimsical Girl Names That Start With J
Whimsical names can be found in baby books and storybooks alike. As your child ages, keep them connected to the playful magic of childhood with one of these creative names.
- Jace
- Jacinta
- Janae
- Jannali
- Jasmine
- Jasper
- Jaydie
- Jazmon
- Jazz
- Jazzy
- Jessamina
- Jewel
- Jinx
- Joplin
- Journey
- Jovi
- Jovie
- Jovita
- Joya
- Joyetta
- Jubilee
- Jules
- Julianna
- July
- Juna
- June
- Junie
- Juniper
- Juno
- Jupiter