Java

Q: Is Java a boy or girl name?

Java is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16740, and as a girl name it ranks #59643.

Q: How popular is the name Java?

Java is ranked #16740 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-AHV-uh ]

Boy Name #16,740 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Java is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-AHV-uh.

Parents who love the name Java often also consider Dena, Hewey, Alok .

Popularity Over Time

#16,740

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,740
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Javier #247 Javon #1205 Javion #1432 Javi #2010 Javari #2107 Javen #2559 Javian #2706 Javonte #2754

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Also a Girl Name

Java is also used as a girl name, ranked #59643.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Java

Is Java a boy or girl name?

Java is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16740. As a girl name, it is ranked #59643. Java is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Java?

Java is pronounced j-AHV-uh.

How popular is the name Java?

Java is currently ranked #16740 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Java a common or rare name?

Java is an uncommon name, ranked #16740 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Java

Java is a boy name .

Is Java a boy or girl name? Java is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,740 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,643. Java is more commonly used as a boy name.

Java is currently ranked #16,740 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Java include Javier, Javon, Javion, Javi, Javari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.