Girl Name

Joy

"Happiness, delight, great pleasure"

Ranked #4952 for girls

About the Name Joy

Meaning

Happiness, delight, great pleasure

Origin

English

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Boy Rank

#4952

Girl Rank

#442

Joy is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Happiness, delight, great pleasure" and Currently ranked #4952 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other English names.

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Popularity Over Time

#24701

1950

#21923

1960

#20274

1970

#11813

1980

#6296

1990

#6026

2000

#7801

2010

#3720

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)

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Girl

Precious green stone, wisdom

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Girl

Young, month of June, queen of gods

Latin #2266

Josie

Girl

English #88

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 1
Letters: 3
Starts with: J
Origin: English

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