This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African American; and the first letter is J.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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.
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.
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)... [
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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.
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.