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Girl Name

Joy

"Happiness, delight, great pleasure"

About the Name Joy

Meaning

Happiness, delight, great pleasure

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

First Letter

J

Joy is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Happiness, delight, great pleasure" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with J or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#88
1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#120
1990
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2000
#155
2010
#300
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Joy

  • JD Joy Division
  • J( Joy (Inside Out)

Names Similar to Joy

Jade

Girl

Precious green stone, wisdom

Spanish #56

June

Girl

Young, month of June, queen of gods

Latin #113
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
J
Origin
English

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