Ja
Pronunciation: [ y-AH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 136 babies have been named Ja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,339 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,339
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ja
Ja is a girl name .
Is Ja a boy or girl name? Ja is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,339 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,837. Ja is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ja is currently ranked #64,339 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ja include Jade, Jasmine, Jane, Jayla, Jacqueline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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