Joyous
Pronunciation: [ j-OY-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joyous first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 135 babies have been named Joyous in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joyous is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,606 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,606
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Joyous
Joyous is a girl name .
Joyous is currently ranked #46,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joyous include Joy, Joyo, Joyoy, Joyoie, Joie, and Joykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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