American Submitted Names

American names are used in the United States. See also about American names.
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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.
Jaxana f English
Feminme form of Jaxon. Similar to Roxana.
Jaxann f English
Feminme form of Jaxson. Similar to Roxann.
Jaxanna f English
Feminme form of Jaxson. Similar to Roxanna.
Jaxanne f English
Feminme form of Jaxson. Similar to Roxanne. Nickname Jaxie, Jaxy, Jaxx.
Jaxie m & f English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jax.
Jaxine f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminizaton of Jax or Jackson in the style of Maxine.
Jaxlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Jax using the popular name suffix lyn, possibly modelled on Jaclyn.
Jaxom m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Used as a character name in "The white dragon" by Anne McCaffrey.
Jaxs m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jackson or variation of Jax.
Jaxsin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaxon. According to the SSA, Jaxsin was given to 22 boys in 2018.
Jaxstyn m English (American)
Variant of Jaxton. See also Jackston.
Jaxwell m English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Jax and Maxwell.
Jaxxton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaxton. According to the SSA, Jaxxton was given to 13 boys in 2018.
Jaxzen m English (Modern)
Variant of Jaxon. According to the SSA, Jaxzen was given to 10 boys in 2018.
Jaxzyn m English (American, Rare)
Modern, rare, variant of {Jackson}.
Jayacelys f American (Hispanic)
Victorious Charisma
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.
Jaycinth f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jacinth (possibly influenced by Jay 1 or Jayce).
Jayd m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Jade.
Jaydalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jayda using the popular name suffix lynn.
Jaydan m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Jaden.
Jaydean m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayden or a combination of Jay 1/Jayde and Dean.
Jaydee m & f English (American), English (Modern)
Either a diminutive of Jade or a combination of Jay 1 and Dee. It is also a phonetic spelling of JD... [more]
Jaydia f American (Modern, Rare)
Presumably, and elaboration of Jayda by the -ia suffix in the style of India.
Jaydn f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaden (possibly inspired by Haydn)
Jaydy f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a Spanish variant of Heidi. This is borne by Mexican model and actress Jaydy Michel (1975-), who was formerly married to the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz.
Jayella f English (Rare)
A combination of Jay and Ella
Jayjay m English (Modern, Rare)
Phonetic spelling of the initials JJ.
Jayk m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Jake.
Jaykeem m African American
Name meaning: ?. Is an Arabic influenced name
Jaykia f & m African American
Combination of Jay 1/Jack and Kia
Jaykob m English
Variant of Jacob.
Jaykub m English (Modern, Rare)
A modern variant of Jacob
Jaylani f African American (Modern)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Kaylani using the popular phonetic element jay. Also compare Jelani and Jaylon.
Jaylena f English (Modern)
Variant of Jaylene, with its spelling influenced by the suffix -lena.
Jaylia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Presumably an elaboration of Jaylee or Jayla, perhaps influenced by Julia.
Jayliana f American (Modern, Rare)
Either an elaboration of Jaylia, in which results in a double elaboration of Jayla/Jaylee or a combination of Jayla/Jaylee/Jay 1 and Liana.
Jaylie f English
Variant of Jaylee.
Jaylissa f American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, a combination of the popular phonetic element jay and the suffix lissa found in names such as Julissa and Melissa.
Jayly f English
Variant spelling of Jaylee.
Jaymee f & m English
Variant of Jamie.
Jaymere m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and meer, or a blend of Jamie and Jamir.
Jaymi f & m English
Variant of Jamie.
Jaymie f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Jamie.
Jaymond m English (American, Rare)
Combination of Jay 1 and the suffix -mond, as seen in names such as Raymond. It may be influenced by names like Jayson and Jayden.
Jaymz m English (Modern)
Variant of James. A known bearer is Canadian musician Jaymz Bee.
Jayn f English
Variant of Jane.
Jaynee f American
Diminutive of JANE
Jayney f English
Variant of Janey.
Jayquan m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and quan.
Jayron m English
Variant of Jayren
Jayse m English
Variant of Jayce.
Jayseon m American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayceon influenced by Jase.
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.
Jaystin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element jay and the given name Justin.
Jaysun m English (Modern)
Variant form of Jason.
Jayton m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jaden in the style of Layton and Dayton.
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.
Jayy m American
Variant of Jay 1.
Jayzee m & f American
Phonetic spelling of JZ used in America
Jayzen m English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name. It may also be a variant of either Jason or Jaden.
Jaz f & m English
Variant of Jazz or diminutive of Jazmine/Jasmine or Jazper/Jasper
Jazalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jazlyn, possibly influenced by Jocelyn (which is often pronounced as three syllables).
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.
Jazen m English
Derivative of Jason.
Jaziah m & f English
A variant of Josiah, perhaps influenced by Jazmyn or Jazz
Jazie m & f English
Variant of Jazzy.
Jazmyne f English
Variant of Jasmine.
Jazmynn f English
Variant of Jasmine.
Jazz f & m English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jazmine/Jasmine or Jazper/Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article".
Jazzabella f American (Modern, Rare), Obscure (Rare)
Variant of Jezebella via an elaboration of Jazzabelle (See also Jessabella).... [more]
Jazzabelle f English (American, Rare)
Altered form of Jezebel, possibly influenced by the popular name elements Jaz (found in names such as Jasmine and Jazlyn) and belle... [more]
Jazzella f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Gisella or a combination of Jazz and Ella 2... [more]
Jazzelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Giselle/Jazelle or a combination of the poular name "element" Jazz and the popular name suffix -Elle.
Jazzie f English
Diminutive of Jazzilyn, Jasmine, and other names with the "Jazz" sound.
Jazzilyn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jazlyn. The name can also be a combination of Jazz, a style of music, and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jazzlyn f English
Variant of Jazlyn.
Jazzman f & m English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Jasmine or else from the English word jazzman: "A musician who plays or composes jazz music".
Jazzmin f English
Variant of Jasmine.
Jazzmine f English (Modern)
Variant of Jasmine, the spelling likely influenced by the word jazz.
Jazzmynne f English
Form of Jasmine, most likely influenced by the word jazz.
Jazznae f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jaz and nay, possibly based on Janae.
Jden m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jayden based on the pronunciation of the letter J.
Jeanelle f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Janelle influenced by Jean 2.
Jeanice f English (American, Rare)
Most likely, a variant of Janice.
Jeaniene f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Jeanine.
Jeanina f French (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Romanian (Rare), English (American, Rare), Filipino
Variant of Jeannina (French) or Jeanine (Swedish and Danish). This was borne by a daughter of Christine Stampe (1797-1868), a Danish baroness and patron of the arts.
Jeanmarie f English (Rare)
Combination of Jean 2 and Marie. Not to be confused with the French name Jean-Marie.
Jeannace f English
Variant of Janice incorporating the name Jean 2.
Jeanny f French, English
Diminutive of Jean 2 or Jeanne
Jebadiah m English, Hebrew, Biblical
Common among the Amish. Meaning "Beloved of the lord", the biblical term is a "blessing".
Jebediah m English
Possibly a combination of Jeb and Jedidiah
Jebson m English
Transferred use of the surname Jebson.
Jecca f English
Diminutive of Jessica.
Jecka f English (American)
Nickname for the name Jessica, notably used by a character in “Class of 09” and it’s re-up
Jedd m English
Variant of Jed and likewise a short form of Jedidiah. Noted bearer is Australian musician Jedd Hughes.
Jeddie f & m English
Feminine form or diminutive of Jedidiah.
Jeddy m English (Rare)
Short form of Jedediah.
Jedi m English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jedidiah. In the Star Wars universe, Jedi, the name of the ancient knighthood, is a tip of the hat to Burrough's Barsoom, where lords bear the title of Jed or Jeddak.
Jeenie f English (Rare)
Variant of Jennie
Jeffie m & f English (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive and feminine form of Jefferson, or sometimes Jeffrey.
Jeffy m English
Diminutive of Jeffrey.
Jefra f English
Feminine form of Jeffrey.
Jehlani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jaylani and rhyming variant of Kehlani with the popular element jay.
Jelisa f English (American, Rare)
Corruption of names like Melissa or Alyssa but starting with a 'j'. It may also take influence from Jessica.
Jellia f English (Archaic), Literature
Character in the Wizard of Oz novel.
Jelly f & m English
Pet form of names with the syllable -gel or -jel, such as Angel, Angelica and Angelie.
Jem f Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Variant of Gem and a short form of Jemima or possibly Jerrica. This name was used for the name of the title character in the 80s American animated TV series: JEM.... [more]
Jemaine m & f South African (Rare), English (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Jermaine. A famous bearer of this name is New Zealand actor Jemaine Clement (1974-).
Jemell f Filipino, English (Modern)
Perhaps a variant of Jamel or Gemelle.
Jemily f English
A combination of Jemma and Emily
Jemina f Finnish, Swedish (Rare), English (Rare), Literature
Cognate form of Jemima (perhaps by association with the Latin name Gemina). F. Scott Fitzgerald used this in his short story Jemina, the Mountain Girl (1921).
Jemmica f English (American)
Possible variant of "Jennica".
Jemmy f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jemma and Jemima.
Jemmye f English (Rare, ?)
Feminine form of Jemmy.
Jenalise f English (American, Rare)
Jenalise is a rare American feminine name combined of Jessica,Jena, and Lisa.
Jenalyn f Filipino (Modern), English (Modern)
Combination of Jena and the popular suffix lyn.
Jenay f English (Modern)
Elaborated form of Jen or variant of Janae.
Jencyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a feminine variant of Jensen, or an invented name combining Jen and the suffix cyn from Alicyn.
Jenell f English
Variant of Jenelle.
Jenella f English
A variant of Janella, a diminutive of Jenelle, or a combination of the name Jen and the popular suffix 'ella'.
Jenene f English
Variant of Janene.
Jenesa f English (American)
Variant spelling of Jenessa.