Ja
Pronunciation: [ y-AH ]
Ja is a boy baby name. Ranked #10,837 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Ja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 299 babies have been named Ja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,837 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,837
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Ja is also used as a girl name, ranked #64339.
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About the Name Ja
Ja is a boy name .
Is Ja a boy or girl name? Ja is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,837 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,339. Ja is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ja is currently ranked #10,837 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ja include James, Jack, Jackson, Jacob, Jayden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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