Joy

Pronunciation: [ j-OY ]

Boy Name #4,996 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4996, Joy is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Joy is a boy name, recorded for 20 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-OY.

Parents who love the name Joy often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,996
Total SSA Count: 20

Also a Girl Name

Joy is also used as a girl name, ranked #442.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy

Is Joy a boy or girl name?

Joy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4996. As a girl name, it is ranked #442. Joy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Joy?

Joy is pronounced j-OY.

How popular is the name Joy?

Joy is currently ranked #4996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Joy a common or rare name?

Joy is an uncommon name, ranked #4996 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Joy

Joy is a boy name .

Is Joy a boy or girl name? Joy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #442. Joy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Joy is currently ranked #4,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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