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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African American; and the first letter is J.
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Jacara f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Cara, probably modelled on Toccara... [more]
Jacorey m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Corey, perhaps modelled on Jacoby... [more]
Jacoria f African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Coria with the popular prefix Ja-.
Jacquel f & m African American
Possibly an elaborated form of Jacques or a combination of Jacob and Raquel.
Jacquez m African American (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Jacquez.
Jadasha f African American
Name created with the popular prefix ja and the diminutive Dasha.
Jadeveon m African American (Rare)
First name of American Footballer Jadeveon Davarus Clowney.
Jadore f & m English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern)
From the brand of perfume called J'adore, which was introduced by Christian Dior in 1999. It is taken from the French phrase j'adore meaning "I love (very much)" (or, when used in a colloquial context, "I'm loving it").
Jae'Sean m African American (Modern)
Variant of Jayshawn. This is borne by American basketball player Jae'Sean Tate (1995-).
Jafari m African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Jafar that came into popular usage in the 1970s due to many parents choosing Afrocentric names, in this particular case an Islamic name.
Jahai m African American (Rare, ?)
Meaning unknown or unclear. Middle name of the musician Jhariah (full name Jhariah Jahai Clare).
Jahari m & f African American (Modern)
Possibly an invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Johari and Jabari.
Jaheim m African American (Modern)
Usage seems to be inspired by Jaheim Hoagland (born 1978), an American R&B singer and former rapper.
Jahkor m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jacorey. This name was used for the central character in All Day and a Night (2020), a Netflix film about a young man serving a life sentence in prison for murder.
Jahwan m African American
Possibly a variant of Juwan.
Jahzara f African American (Modern)
Meaning uncertain, likely a modern invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Jazelle and Azaria... [more]
Jai'Juan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic element jay and Juan 1.
Jaiyana f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Aiyana.
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)
Meaning uncertain, possibly an invented name combining the popular phonetic prefix ja and Kai 1, and perhaps influenced by names such as Jacques... [more]
Jakara f African American
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Kara 1.
Jakaria f African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Karia using the popular prefix Ja-.
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]
Jakeisha f African American (Modern)
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Keisha.
Jakira f African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Kira 2, possibly modelled on Shakira.
Jakisha f African American
Combination of the prefix Ja and the name Kisha.
Jakyra f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the suffix ja- and Kyra.
Jalayah f African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, lay and ya, probably based on names such as Alayah and Jaliyah... [more]
Jaleah f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jaliyah. It can be spelled Jaleah or with a capitalized third letter as JaLeah.
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]
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.
Jamario m African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Mario using the popular prefix Ja-. It is sometimes used as a masculine variant of Jamaria.
Jamarius m African American
Combination of the popular name prefix ja and Marius, in a similar fashion to Jamarion.
Jamaya f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamya, or a combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Maya 2.
Jameka f African American
This is the middle name of tennis player Serena Williams.
Jamel m Arabic (Maghrebi), Filipino, Maranao, African American
Alternate transcription of Arabic جمال (see Jamal) chiefly used in Northern Africa, as well as the Maranao form.
Jamelene f African American
Feminine form of Jamal.
Jamerion m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jamarion, possibly influenced by James.
Jamesetta f African American
An elaborate feminine form of James, borne by famous singer Etta James as her birth name.
Jameshauwnnel f African American (Rare)
Possibly a combination of James and Shanelle. This was one of the nicknames of Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk Koyaanisquatsiuth Williams (1984-), the other being Jamie.
Jamia f African American
Possibly a feminine version of the name Jamie.
Jamira f African American (Modern)
Feminine form of Jamir, or a blend of the popular phonetic prefix ja with the name Amira 1.
Jamisha f African American (Modern)
Variant of Jamesha, a combination of the phonetic elements ja, mee and sha.
Jammal m Arabic (Rare), Urdu (Rare), African American
Alternate transcription of Jamal.
Jamour m African American (Rare)
Variation of Jamar influenced by the French word amour meaning "love".
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]
JaMychal m African American (Rare)
Variant of Jamichael. This is borne by the American basketball player JaMychal Green (1990-).
Jamyra f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jamira, or a combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Myra... [more]
Jamyron m African American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Jamie or Jamar and Myron.
Janaisa f African American (Modern)
May be a modern fusion of Janet and Anaís or Asia. Its prefix Jan often relates to names that mean “God is gracious”.
Janasia f African American (Modern)
May be a contraction of Janae and Asia 1.
Janaya f English (Modern), African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Janae or variant of Janiyah (depending on the pronunciation).
Janeese f African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jane, or a combination of the phonetic elements ja and nees... [more]
Janiqua f African American
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, nee and qua. It can also be seen as an elaboration of Jane.
Janisha f English (American, Rare), African American
Elaboration of Jane using the suffix -isha. Possibly inspired by the sound of Tanisha.
Jaquana f African American (Rare)
Feminine form of Jaquan. It can also be understood as a combination of the phonetic elements ja, qua and na.
Jaquanda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and da. It can be spelled JaQuanda or Jaquanda.
Jaquanna f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaquana. It can also be understood as a combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and na.
Jaquantay m African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ja, quan and tay.
Jaquarius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element ja and Aquarius.
Jaquavius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name, probably based on Jaquan and Octavius.
Jaquonthin m African American
Possibly a blend of Jaquan and Jonathan.
Jarius m African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on Jerry and Darius.
Jarmecca f African American (Modern)
Not sure of the history or origin.
Jasai m African American
Meaning unknown. Its usage is likely influenced by the popularity of other names that start with ja, such as Jamari, Jakai, and Jasiah.
Jasani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name by combining the phonetic element ja and Dasani.
Jasean m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ja- and Sean.
Jashawn m African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular prefix ja and Shawn.
Jasmiyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name combining the phonetic elements jaz, mee and ya, based on Jasmine.
Jatoree f African American
Combination of the prefix ja and Toree.
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.
Ja'Vahna f African American (Rare)
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovanna.
Javari m African American (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Javaris altered due to the influence of Jabari (and also sharing a sound with Jamari and Jakari).
Javarious m African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Javaris. This name can be spelled Javarious or with a capitalized third letter as JaVarious.
Javaris m African American
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name blending Jarvis with Tavares.
Javaughn m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Javon, the spelling influenced by that of Vaughn. This name can be spelled Javaughn or with a capitalized third letter as JaVaughn.
Javette f African American
Possibly a blend of the phonetic element ja with the name Yvette.
Javicia f African American
Likely a combination of a name that starts with Jav- (such as Javiera) with a name that ends in -icia (such as Alicia).... [more]
Jawaan m African American
Contracted version of Jaquan. Spelling may be influenced by Dutch or Arabic.
Jawana f African American (Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Joanna or Juana inspired by names such as Tawana, Shawana and Lawana.
Jayanna f African American (Modern), English (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Ayanna.... [more]
Jaycina f African American
Jaycina Almond is a model and founder of the non-profit Tender Foundation.
Jaykeem m African American
Name meaning: ?. Is an Arabic influenced name
Jaykia f & m African American
Combination of Jay 1/Jack and Kia
Jaylani f African American (Modern)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.
Jaymere m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and meer, or a blend of Jamie and Jamir.
Jayquan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and quan.
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.
Jayshawn m African American
Combination of Jay 1 and Shawn.
Jayvier m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name, blending the popular phonetic element jay with the name Xavier, possibly inspired by the Spanish form Javier.
Jaywanna f African American (Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic element jay and the name Juana.
Jazay f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and ay, or ja and zay, possibly influenced by names such as Janae and Jahzara.
Jazznae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and nay, possibly based on Janae.
Jehlani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylani and rhyming variant of Kehlani with the popular element jay.
Jenique f African American
Combination of Jen and the suffix -ique.
Jentonda f African American
An invented name, possibly a combination of Jen and Tonda, or a variant of Tonya
Jeralean f African American (Rare, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Jeremih m English (Rare), African American (Rare)
Variant of Jeremiah. It is used as a stage name by American rapper Jeremih, whose real name is Jeremy Felton.
Jeremiyah m African American
Variant of Jeremiah
Jeremyiah m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
A rare variant spelling of Jeremiah, probably influenced by the short form Jeremy.
Jermajesty m African American (Rare)
A combination of the name Jermaine and the English word majesty. Possibly inspired by the style of address "your majesty."
Jermell m African American
Combination of Jeremy and the suffix mell.
Jermonika f African American
Combination of the popular prefix Jer- and Monica.
Jerohn m African American (Rare)
African American name possibly a form of the name John with an added initial sound and emphasis on the second syllable. Most well known bearer is Jerohn Garnett, a professional drummer who has worked with a variety of top rated singers and bands.
Jeronda f African American
Feminization of Jerome or combination of prefix je with Rhonda.
Jerrin m African American, American
Derived from Jeremiah. "God fearing" "kind" "loving" "talented" "gentleman" "my heart's joy"
Jerryd m African American
Variant of Jared. American professional basketball player Jerryd Bayless bears this name.
Jeshaud m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jashad, possibly a blend of the phonetic element ja with the name Rashad.
Jestiny f English, African American
Inspired by the name Destiny.
Jhandi f & m African American (Modern)
Not sure. Taken from Hinduism.
Jhariah m African American (Rare)
The origin of this name is unknown. A known bearer is Jhariah Clare, an American musician.
Jharrel m African American
Meaning unknown. A famous bearer is actor Jharrel Jerome (1997-)
Ji'aire m & f African American
Jiaire is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.... [more]
Jkwon m African American (Modern, Rare)
From the rapper J-Kwon (real name Jerrell Jones).
Jnyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Janiyah. It is often spelled as J'nyah or J'Nyah with an apostrophe. Also compare Nyah.
Jodeci m & f African American, English (Modern)
In the case of the R&B quartet which helped popularise the name in the early 1990s, it is taken from the names of its members, Joel "JoJo" Hailey, Donald "DeVanté Swing" DeGrate, Dalvin "Mr. Dalvin" DeGrate and Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey.