Jasmine♡
Meaning: The tropical jasmine flower (English; from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
African American Names for Girls Starting with J
J - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "J". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Josie♡
Meaning: God will add.
Jorrie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Judy♡
Meaning: Form of Judith: Praised (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Esau).
Jaquelyn♡
Meaning: Holder of the heel.
Jesmyn♡
Meaning: Form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Justine♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Justin: The just one; fair; upright (Latin).
Janeé♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jennifer♡
Meaning: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Juliet♡
Meaning: English form of Juliette, the French form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Jamilah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jewanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jesslyn♡
Meaning: God sees, graceful.
Jylla♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Jenise♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Jaribu♡
Meaning: One who tries (Swahili, East Africa).
Janaé♡
Meaning: Form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jada♡
Meaning: Derived from the precious stone jade, symbolizing wisdom and clarity.
Jayne♡
Meaning: Form of Jayna: Victorious one (Sanskrit).
Jesalynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jonetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jennie♡
Meaning: Form of Jennifer: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Janee♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaynie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaelle♡
Meaning: Prominent, respected.
Jaina♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Janelle♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jazzmyne♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jeriah♡
Meaning: Taught by God.
Jabrielle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Johnika♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jessee♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Julisa♡
Meaning: Youthful, beautiful.
Janis♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jae♡
Meaning: Form of Jael: Mountain goat (JAY-el—Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jamaica♡
Meaning: Place name—Caribbean island.
Jazmine♡
Meaning: A unique spelling of “Jasmine,” popularized by R&B influences.
Janeence♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jazara♡
Meaning: Strong, enduring.
June♡
Meaning: Sixth month; fourth month of the Roman calendar (Latin).
Jeannette♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jackie♡
Meaning: Form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jube♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jin♡
Meaning: Form of Jenny: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh). Name found among enslaved black women in eighteenth-century New England.
J’oel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Joela, feminine form of Joel: The Lord is God (Hebrew).
Jaemellah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jadonna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jomary♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jacqueline♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Joelle♡
Meaning: God is willing.
Jacquetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jubilee♡
Meaning: Celebration, joy.
Jacquelin♡
Meaning: Form of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Johnnie♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jenise♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Jennifer (white-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding—Old Welsh) and Denise (from Dionysus, Greek God of wine—French)—jeh-NEES.
Josefina♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Jamille♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jean♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jessye♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jordana♡
Meaning: Flowing down, descending.
Jeanette♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jalila♡
Meaning: Exalted, honorable (jah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Janae♡
Meaning: God has answered.
Jasmine♡
Meaning: A Persian origin name meaning “gift from God,” symbolizing beauty and grace.
Jamesetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of James, the English form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jameelah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jemariah♡
Meaning: Blessed, prosperous.
JaKathryn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as James (the English form of Jacob—supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector—Hebrew; Old Testament) and Kathryn (pure one—Greek).
Jarena♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jared: A rose; to descend (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jillian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Journee♡
Meaning: Popular in recent years, this name symbolizes a journey, ideal for parents wishing to bless their child’s life path.
Josef♡
Meaning: Form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Joi♡
Meaning: Form of Joy: Joyful one; delight; great pleasure (Latin; Middle English; Old French).
Journei♡
Meaning: Journey of life.
Jessica♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jelinda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jai♡
Meaning: Victory, success.
Joie♡
Meaning: Form of Joy: Joyful one; delight; great pleasure (Latin; Middle English; Old French).
Jessie♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Janai♡
Meaning: A modern, unique twist meaning “God has answered.”
Janel♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jeweliana♡
Meaning: Precious, valuable.
Jaslene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jannet♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Justyne♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jamila♡
Meaning: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jenny♡
Meaning: Form of Jennifer: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Jovaniche♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joycelyn♡
Meaning: Form of Joyce: Joyful, merry, happy; from the word jocosa (Latin).
Jumana♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Juanita♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Juan, the Spanish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Joni♡
Meaning: Form of Joanne, a form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Joi♡
Meaning: Joy, happiness.
Janie♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaleesa♡
Meaning: A blend of “Ja” and “Leesa,” frequently chosen for its musical tone.
Jewel♡
Meaning: Symbolizing beauty and preciousness.
Janice♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jonell♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Josephine♡
Meaning: English form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Jael♡
Meaning: Mountain goat (JAY-el—Hebrew; Old Testament).