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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
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Janfrid f Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of the masculine name Jan 1 and the Old Norse name element fríðr "beautiful" (originally "beloved").
Janicia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Janice influenced by Alicia or else a variant of Janisha.
Janicio m & f janice (Rare)
This is Hannahs Aunties name
Janiel m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Yaniel (in the Spanish Caribbean) and the Portuguese form of Yaniel (in Brazil). A known bearer of this name is Janiel Simon (b... [more]
Janiela f Polish (Rare)
Dialectal variant of Aniela.
Janisha f English (American, Rare), African American
Elaboration of Jane using the suffix -isha. Possibly inspired by the sound of Tanisha.
Janislav m Bulgarian, Croatian (Rare), Slovene (Rare)
Variant transcription of Янислав (see Yanislav).
Janison f & m English (Rare)
Of unknown meaning. Possibly from a rare American surname (see Janison) that means son of Jane... [more]
Janissa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jane with the -issa suffix from Melissa. Possibly a variant of Janessa.
Janita f Dutch, Flemish (Rare), Afrikaans
Feminine diminutive of Jan 1.
Janiza f Bulgarian (Germanized, Rare)
Variant transcription of Яница (see Yanitsa).
Janmey m Indian (Rare, ?)
This is a rare Indian given name. It means intelligent, strong, and great lover.
Jannelien f Dutch (Rare)
Combination of Janne 2 with -lien (which comes from names ending in -lien, such as Carolien and Evelien)... [more]
Janneman m & f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), Literature
Medieval Dutch pet form of Jan 1 and Janne 2, as the Germanic element man has been used as a suffix for pet forms of both masculine and feminine names since the 7th century AD.... [more]
Jannes m Dutch, Flemish, German (Rare), Limburgish, East Frisian (Rare), North Frisian (Rare), West Frisian, Danish (Rare), Finnish (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Medieval Dutch
Dutch, Flemish, Frisian, Limburgish and (Low) German short form of Johannes, which has also seen some use in Scandinavia.
Jannika f Swedish, Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare), German (Modern)
Scandinavian variant of Jannike and German feminine form of Jannik.
Janno m Estonian (Rare), Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), German (Rare)
Estonian variant of Jaan as well as a Dutch and West Frisian variant of Janne 1, all of which are names that are ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (see John).
Janny m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Columbian football player: Janny Rivera (born 16 August 1988) is a masculine bearer of this name.
Janoah m & f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
From jano'hah meaning "rest" or ja-no'-a (yanoach) meaning "resting place". It is mentioned in the Bible as a town north-east of Ephraim in the Jordan valley, sometimes identified with the present day city Yanun in Palestine.
Janola f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly an elaboration of Jane.
Janouk f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a contraction of Jana 1 and Anouk (compare Janou).
Janpolad m Persian (Rare), Armenian (Archaic)
Derived from the Persian noun جان (jan) meaning "soul" (ultimately from Middle Persian gyān) combined with the Persian noun پولاد (polad) or (pulad) meaning "steel" (ultimately from Middle Persian pōlāwad).
Jansen m & f American (Rare)
Variant of Jensen.
Jansenio m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of the surname Jansen.
Janssen m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Janssen.
Jansý f Faroese (Rare)
Combination of the name elements jan and sy in the style of Nancy.
Jantipa f Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Xanthippe.
Jantjen f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare)
This name is a variant of Johanna, where the diminutive suffix -tjen is included in the name. Since -tjen is a diminutive suffix that was primarily used in the Middle Ages and has since been replaced by the more modern -tje, we can actually say that Jantjen is the medieval Dutch form of Jantje.... [more]
Janto m German (Modern, Rare)
Maybe a German form of Ianto.
Janus m Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Limburgish (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), Danish, Finnish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Swedish (Rare)
Dutch, Flemish, Limburgish and West Frisian short form of Adrianus and sometimes also of Johannes (which is also found spelled as Johannus)... [more]
Jany f German (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Jana 1.... [more]
Janyla f African American (Modern, Rare)
A combination of the popular prefix ja and Nyla.
Janyse f English (Rare)
Variant of Janice. A notable bearer is Canadian voice actress Janyse Jaud (1969-).
Jap m Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Jaap.
Japie m & f Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans
Diminutive of Jaap.
Japonica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
japonica is a Neo-Latin word meaning "japanese". As such, it is part of the name of several cultivated plants (e.g., Pieris japonica, Camellia japonica, or Skimmia japonica).
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.
Jaquasha f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element ja and the name Quasha. It can be spelled JaQuasha, Ja'Quasha or Jaquasha.
Jaquasia f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jaquasha. It can be spelled JaQuasia, Ja'Quasia or Jaquasia.
Jaquavius m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name, probably based on Jaquan and Octavius.
Jaquelyne f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Jacqueline.
Jarallah m Arabic (Rare)
Means "neighbour of Allah", from Arabic جار (jār) meaning "neighbour, refugee" combined with اللّٰه (allāh) "Allah".
Jarang f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 자랑 (jarang) meaning "pride, boast."
Jarius m African American (Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on Jerry and Darius.
Jarla f Swedish (Rare)
Feminine form of Jarl.
Jarlaug f Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of Old Norse elements jarl "chieftain, nobleman" and laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman". This is a relatively modern name first used in the early 20th century.
Jarleiv m Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse elements jarl "chieftain, nobleman" and leifr "descendant, heir".
Jarlfrid f Norwegian (Rare, Archaic)
Combination of the Old Norse elements jarl "chieftain, nobleman" and fríðr "beautiful, beloved".
Jarlstein m Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of Old Norse name elements jarl "chieftain, nobleman, earl" and steinn "stone".
Jarluf m Norwegian (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jarleiv.
Jarma f American (South, Rare)
Borne by the American actress Jarma Lewis (1931-1985), whose name was said to be of Czech origin.
Jarmo m Dutch, Flemish (Rare)
Dutch form of Jermo.
Járngrímur m Icelandic (Rare)
Means "iron mask", composed of Old Norse járn meaning "iron" and grímr meaning "mask, helmet".
Jarold m Various (Rare)
An uncommon variant of Gerald that is used mostly in the United States and the Philippines.
Jarolím m Slovak (Rare), Czech (Rare)
Slovak and Czech form of Hieronymos (see Jerome). In the Czech Republic, Jeroným is the standard form and as a result, Jarolím is not as common there.
Jaromil m Czech (Rare), Slovak (Rare)
Czech variant and Slovak form of Jarmil.
Jarún f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements jara "battle; fight; quarrel" and rún "secret; secret lore". As this is a newer name, however, the first element might also be inspired by the elements jarn, jard or hjarn.
Jaruša f Croatian (Rare), Czech, Slovak
Croatian, Czech and Slovak diminutive of Jarmila and Jaroslava. Also compare Jaruška.
Jasani f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name by combining the phonetic element ja and Dasani.
Jasarat m & f Persian (Rare)
Means "boldness, daring" in Persian, borrowed from Arabic جَسَارَة (jasāra).
Jascha m Russian (Dutchified), Russian (Germanized), Dutch (Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Dutch and German transliteration of Яша (see Yasha). This name was borne by the violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz.
Jasean m African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix Ja- and Sean.
Jasee m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasey (see also Jase and Jayse)
Jaselynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Jase using the popular name suffix lynn.
Jashauna f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Shauna.
Jashonda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular prefix ja and the name Shonda. It can be spelled JaShonda or Jashonda.
Jashua m English (Rare)
Variant of Joshua. Jashua was given to 52 boys in 2007 according to the SSA.
Jasiba f African (Rare)
Meaning "wealthy noble princess" and "one who descends from the highest regal nobility" ... [more]
Jasli f Muslim (Rare)
Arabic the name means beautiful and strong, clever, artistic and quick witted. Independent one. Gods own
Jasmarie f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Jasmine and Marie.
Jasmeen f English (American, Modern, Rare), Italian (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jasmine also occasionally used in Italy.
Jasmiini f Finnish (Rare)
Finnish form of Jasmine.
Jasmiyah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Invented name combining the phonetic elements jaz, mee and ya, based on Jasmine.
Jasmon f & m American (Rare)
Variant or masculine form of Jasmine.
Jasona f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Jasón.
Jasparina f Dutch (Rare)
A feminine form of Jasper.
Jasperina f Dutch (Rare)
Feminine form of Jasper. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress and comedian Jasperina de Jong (b. 1938).
Jass m Estonian (Rare)
Contracted form of Johannes.
Jaten m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Jaten. It is also possible that there are cases where it is a variant of Jathan and even Jaden... [more]
Jathen m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Jathan. In modern times, there might also be cases where it is a variant of Jaden.
Jatia f American (Rare)
Most likely an invented name. ... [more]
Jatori f & m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ja and Tori, probably modelled on Natori.
Jaumina f Catalan (Rare)
Feminine form of Jaume.
Jaune f Medieval Baltic, Estonian (Rare)
Recorded in Latvia in the late Middle Ages, this name is of uncertain origin and meaning. However, a derivation from Latvian jauns "young; new" has been suggested as well as an adoption of the Old Prussian given name Jawne... [more]
Jausma f Latvian (Rare)
Directly taken from Latvian jausma "notion, idea".
Ja'Vahna f African American (Rare)
Possibly an anglicized form of Giovanna.
Javara f Georgian (Rare), Literature, Theatre
Derived from the Arabic noun جوهر (jawhar) meaning "jewel" as well as "pearl" and "gemstone".... [more]
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.
Javez m American (Modern, Rare)
Maybe a variant of Jabez (via Spanish pronunciation and spelling conventions).
Jávor m Hungarian (Rare)
Directly taken from Hungarian jávor "maple tree".
Jawana f African American (Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Joanna or Juana inspired by names such as Tawana, Shawana and Lawana.
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.
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.
Jaxzyn m English (American, Rare)
Modern, rare, variant of {Jackson}.
Jayan f & m Literature (Rare), Indian
From Malayalam, which means Winner... [more]
Jayanna f African American (Modern), English (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements jy, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Ayanna.... [more]
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.
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.
Jaykub m English (Modern, Rare)
A modern variant of Jacob
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.
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.
Jaymere m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements jay and meer, or a blend of Jamie and Jamir.
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.
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.
Jaystin m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a combination of the phonetic element jay and the given name Justin.
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.
Jayzen m English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name. It may also be a variant of either Jason or Jaden.
Jazalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Jazlyn, possibly influenced by Jocelyn (which is often pronounced as three syllables).