Unisex nameCurrently #9,323 in the USNew
Ja
//ˈjɑ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20002 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ja's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ja's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ja |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Ja through the decades
- Ja peaked in 2000, when 29 babies were named Ja in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2024), use of Ja has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ja currently ranks #9,323 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.