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- Jaire
Origin:
Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"Meaning:
"the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"Description:
Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500 choice in the US.
- Jedidiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"beloved of the Lord"Description:
Jedidiah, an Old Testament name with a touch of Gunsmoke-era western panache, is right in line to be revived along with the other biblical -iah names.
- Johanan
- Jori
- Juanita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of JuanDescription:
Pervasive in all Spanish-speaking cultures, Juanita, like Juana, has not emigrated.
- Judson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Jordan"Description:
Judson remained in the US Top 1000 every year until it dropped off in 1987. In 2014, the named rejoined the list. With Hudson gaining in popularity, Judson—a possible alternative to Justin—could follow its path.
- Juergen
- Juhi
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"jasmine"Description:
Common Sanskrit name for baby girls.
- Jahna
- Jebbeh
- Jemaria
- JinJin
- Kaisa
- Kajol
Origin:
Variation of Kajal, SanskritMeaning:
"kohl, eyeliner"Description:
Kajol and kajal are terms for the kohl that was used as eyeliner in ancient India. Indian actress Kajol Devgn is the most notable bearer.
- Kalpana
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"fantasy"Description:
Kalpana is a strong name with a great namesake in Kalpana Chawla: the first woman of Indian origin in space. Perfect for the intrepid explorer baby!
- Kaya
Origin:
Scandinavian, English, Literature, JapaneseMeaning:
"pure; one who arranges rocks; perfume, incense; fruit, reward"Description:
A multicultural name, that's currently on style and fits right in with Kaia, Maya, Raya, and Mia. Currently in the Top 500 in both the UK and The Netherlands, it has several different origins and meanings.
- Kayan
- Kayne
- Keegan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"son of Egan"Description:
Another two-syllable surname zooming up the ladder for boys, and poised to be grabbed by the girls.
- Kenyatta
Origin:
African hero nameDescription:
Used to honor Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the independent Kenyan republic. The problem: with the name Kenya now used largely for girls, along with the vowel ending, Kenyatta sounds fairly feminine.