An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.
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Ja is a boy's and girl's baby name of uncertain origin, used in various cultures — from the Korean ja (magnetic, self-reliant) to a simple inventive coinage. In African-American naming traditions, single-syllable names beginning with J have a long history as standalone given names. Short, crisp, and entirely its own.
Ja was #6286 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9323, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 75 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 61 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 44 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9323 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10139 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5968 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11392 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13023 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13312 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9982 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12130 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6286 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7490 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6731 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4982 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4885 |
| 1999 | 20 | #3751 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8918 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7601 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9596 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5662 |
| 1994 | 9 | #6041 |
| 1993 | 6 | #8037 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Ja has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 136 births since 1957.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology