Jayla♡
Meaning: Joyful, happy.
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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Jazzmyne♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Jaemellah♡
Meaning: Form of Jamila: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
jhazminel♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Jazma♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jasmine: The tropical jasmine flower (English, from the Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Juvwanna♡
Meaning: Form of Juwanna (God is gracious—African-American; American; Native North American).
Joyanna♡
Meaning: Filled with joy.
Josefina♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Jashanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Junny♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among enslaved women in the nineteenth century.
Jamila♡
Meaning: Beautiful, elegant (jah-MEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Jada♡
Meaning: Derived from the precious stone jade, symbolizing wisdom and clarity.
Jonetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jamiese♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Jamie, English form of Jacob from the Old Spanish Jayme: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Journee♡
Meaning: Popular in recent years, this name symbolizes a journey, ideal for parents wishing to bless their child’s life path.
Judy♡
Meaning: Form of Judith: Praised (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Esau).
Joniqua♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jyanette♡
Meaning: No meaning available
June♡
Meaning: Sixth month; fourth month of the Roman calendar (Latin).
Jacqui♡
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).
Janeé♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaborah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jeweliana♡
Meaning: Precious, valuable.
Jacee♡
Meaning: Moon, beautiful.
Johnnetta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jada♡
Meaning: Form of Jade: Jade stone (Spanish).
Josephine♡
Meaning: English form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph: God will add or increase (Hebrew).
Janae♡
Meaning: God has answered.
Jemariah♡
Meaning: Blessed, prosperous.
Joya♡
Meaning: No meaning available
JoLee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Janelle♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “God is gracious.”
Jaina♡
Meaning: God is gracious.
Journei♡
Meaning: Journey of life.
Johnnie♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Jewel♡
Meaning: A precious thing or gem (English, from the French bijou).
Joyce♡
Meaning: Joyful, merry, happy; from the word jocosa (Latin).
Jacqueline♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob: Supplanter; one who takes the place of; protector (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Janel♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Joynisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaelyn♡
Meaning: Noble, gracious.
Juliet♡
Meaning: English form of Juliette, the French form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Jazzelle♡
Meaning: Spirited, lively.
Joni♡
Meaning: Form of Joanne, a form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaslene♡
Meaning: A unique blend of Jasmine and Jolene, popular for its modern flair.
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.
Jerilene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jazzra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jomary♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaleesa♡
Meaning: A blend of “Ja” and “Leesa,” frequently chosen for its musical tone.
Jazzlyn♡
Meaning: A blend of Jasmine and Lynn, with musical associations and modern appeal.
Julie♡
Meaning: French form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Joi♡
Meaning: Joy, happiness.
Jillian♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jewell♡
Meaning: Form of Jewel: A precious thing or gem (English, from the French bijou).
Janeese♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaquelyn♡
Meaning: Holder of the heel.
Jennifer♡
Meaning: White-cheeked; white wave; white phantom; yielding (Old Welsh).
Jannet♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Journey♡
Meaning: Reflects life’s path, a name symbolizing adventure and growth.
JoVette♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Josephine, the English form of Josefa, the feminine form of Joseph (God will add or increase—Hebrew) and Yvette (yew-bow—Old French).
Jeannette♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jeanne♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Jalani♡
Meaning: Form of Jelani: Mighty, strong (jeh-LAH-nee—Igbo or Ibo, Nigeria).
Jata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Jube♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jane♡
Meaning: Feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jabrielle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jemisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jean♡
Meaning: Form of Jeanne, the feminine form of Jean, the French form of John: God is gracious (French; Hebrew).
Joycelyn♡
Meaning: Form of Joyce: Joyful, merry, happy; from the word jocosa (Latin).
Joslin♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jannelle♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jaynie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jarnesha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jewel♡
Meaning: Symbolizing beauty and preciousness.
Jarena♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jared: A rose; to descend (Hebrew; Old Testament).
Jalia♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “clear,” symbolizing clarity and purity.
Joletta♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Joseph (he shall add—Hebrew) and Loretta, a form of Laura (a crown of laurel leaves, the ancient emblem of victory—Latin).
Jamaica♡
Meaning: Place name—Caribbean island.
Jakeline♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Joelle♡
Meaning: God is willing.
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).
Janette♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jendayi♡
Meaning: Egyptian for “thankful.”
Jannette♡
Meaning: Form of Jane, the feminine form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Jorrie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Juanita♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Juan, the Spanish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Janaé♡
Meaning: Form of Jane: God is gracious (Hebrew).
Javan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jemina♡
Meaning: Form of Jemima, a form of Jemimah: A dove (Hebrew; Old Testament—the first daughter of Job).
Jae♡
Meaning: Form of Jael: Mountain goat (JAY-el—Hebrew; Old Testament).
Juliette♡
Meaning: French form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius: Youthful; downy-bearded one (Latin).
Joie♡
Meaning: Form of Joy: Joyful one; delight; great pleasure (Latin; Middle English; Old French).
Jolena♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Jaliah♡
Meaning: Swahili for “clear” or “obvious.”
Jacquelyn♡
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).
Jessalyn♡
Meaning: Blessed, graceful.
Jordan♡
Meaning: Descender (Hebrew); also a male name.
Jessee♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Jesse: Gift; wealth; the Lord exists (Hebrew; Old Testament).