Female and male first names beginning with the letter “J”..

Uncommon African-origin name derived from "Jama," referencing Jamaica, and "Quis," meaning "who" in Latin, thus combining to potentially signify "Who is from Jamaica.

Distinctive African-origin name coined by Toni Morrison in 'Beloved', signifying 'beautiful' or 'precious gemstone'.

Male given name of West African origin, derived from the Mandinka ethnic group's language, meaning 'born during severe drought', symbolizing resilience and strength.

Australian Aboriginal name derived from the Wemba Wemba language, signifying 'echo', possibly symbolizing strength and resilience.

Haitian name meaning 'miracle', derived from the Creole blend of French and African influences.

French variant of Jamar/Jamarr, an African name meaning "leader" or "commander".

Distinctive African American unisex name meaning "happy sea", combining elements "Ja" (joy) and "marri" (sea).

Modern African American name thought to mean 'united', derived from Arabic and African American elements, though its exact origins remain unclear.

Unique African American name created by combining Jamari (Swahili for "sweet") and Jaron (Hebrew for "commander" or "enchanter"), first used in the mid-1980s and ranking among the top 2,500 boys' names in the U.S. as of 2019.

Unique, captivating name of African American origin, derived from the combination of Jamal (Arabic for 'beauty') and Mario (Italian for 'warlike'). It embodies strength, beauty, and uniqueness, reflecting its rich cultural heritage.

African-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning "powerful and brave".

African name of Ghanaian origin, meaning 'calm like a lion'.

African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, meaning 'happy king'.

Distinctive African American name originating from the Swahili 'Jamari' meaning 'sweet', combined with the Latin suffix '-ius' indicating belonging.

Jamarus is of Latin origin, meaning 'to serve the Lord', derived from the Greek name Hiere-myès.

Unique African-origin given name, combining 'Jamaica' and 'Vion', likely derived from the French word 'vieux' meaning 'old'. It can be interpreted as 'Old Jamaican'.

Jamary, of African origin, signifies 'peaceful warrior'.

African name of Fulani origin meaning "the Lord has answered my prayers," reflecting the ancient tradition of naming children based on their birth circumstances or parental hopes, and expressing gratitude for safe delivery.

Uncommon yet meaningful female name of Arabic origin, derived from 'jami' meaning 'beauty', emphasizing elegance.

African American origin name meaning 'praise rhythm', combining Swahili and French elements.

Arabic origin and means 'beautiful' or 'lovely', derived from 'jamal', signifying beauty, grace, and elegance.

Unique African name derived from 'jambo', the Swahili word for 'hello'. It signifies hope for good communication and friendship.

American origin name created by combining elements of other names for its appealing sound, with no specific meaning or historical figure attached.

African origin name derived from Swahili, meaning 'peaceful'.

Unique Arabic name derived from 'jami', meaning 'collective' or 'gathering', signifying unity.

African origin from the Fulani people, means "peace" or "tranquility".

African name of Igbo origin, meaning "may God crown him/her with glory".

Distinctive African name of Fulani origin, meaning 'Praise God'.

African origin name from Ghana's Ashanti people, combining 'Jama' (love) and 'uria' (gold), signifying "golden love". Traditionally given to royal daughters or those believed destined for greatness, it embodies beauty, grace, and nobility.

French name derived from "Jauria," an Occitan word referring to a region renowned for its natural beauty in southern France.

Rare yet captivating African name of Ashanti origin, translating to "following beauty.

Distinctive male given name of African origin, derived from Jamari meaning "powerful king" or "strong king".

Rare yet captivating girls' name of Yoruba origin, derived from 'Iyamaya', signifying 'mother has returned'. It symbolizes hope, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life.

African origin, specifically from the Swahili language, meaning "gathering place" or "meeting place".

Swahili-derived name meaning 'gathering together,' symbolizing unity and harmony.

Distinctive Spanish-origin given name, meaning 'land of wood and water', inspired by the lush forests and rivers of Jamaica.

Uncommon name of unknown origin, first recorded in England in 1874 and bearing no widely accepted meaning.

African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'born on Thursday'.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'beauty', popularized among African Americans during the early 20th century.

The name Jamayka originates from Africa, specifically from the Akan tribe's word "Kumasi," meaning "home." It was popularized among enslaved Africans taken to Jamaica during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, evolving into its current form over generations. In Jamaican culture, it symbolizes pride in African heritage and connection to one's roots. Today, Jamayka is a unique global name, transcending race and culture.