Baby Names That Mean Joy

163 names for boys and girls whose meanings involve joy, ordered by how often US parents choose them.

163 names

  1. AsherBoyhappy, blessed · Hebrew8,194
  2. IsaacBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew6,504
  3. AbigailGirlmy father is joy · Hebrew5,499
  4. NaomiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew4,605
  5. EdenGirldelight, paradise · Hebrew3,774
  6. NatalieGirlbirthday of the Lord · French3,121
  7. MelodyGirlsong · Greek2,771
  8. NataliaGirlbirthday of the Lord · Latin2,498
  9. AlaiaGirljoyful · Basque2,425
  10. JudeBoypraised · Hebrew2,372
  11. JulietteGirlyouthful · French2,210
  12. JudahBoypraised · Hebrew2,109
  13. FelixBoyhappy; fortunate · Latin2,091
  14. ReeseUnisexardor, enthusiasm · Welsh2,044
  15. TateBoycheerful · Old English1,780
  16. EvangelineGirlbearer of good news · Greek1,741
  17. NoelleGirlChristmas · French1,440
  18. SonnyBoydear son · English1,096
  19. SunnyUnisexsunny, cheerful · English1,047
  20. RhysBoyardor, enthusiasm · Welsh989
  21. DreamGirldream; vision during sleep · English910
  22. NoelUnisexChristmas · French874
  23. VivianaGirlalive; full of life · Latin846
  24. MileyGirlmodern form of Smiley · American (modern coinage)813
  25. WinstonBoyjoy stone · Old English806
  26. ChanceBoyfortune, luck · English784
  27. BonnieGirlpretty; cheerful · Scottish Gaelic703
  28. JoyGirljoy, खुशी · English722
  29. FelicityGirlhappiness, good fortune · Latin628
  30. AmaniGirlwishes, aspirations · Arabic618
  31. BooneBoygood; blessing · French556
  32. BeatriceGirlshe who brings happiness · Latin518
  33. WinnieGirlfair and blessed · Welsh551
  34. NoemiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew516
  35. AbbyGirlmy father is joy · English474
  36. SamirBoycompanion in evening talk · Arabic484
  37. JovieGirlmodern form suggesting jovial · American (modern coinage)483
  38. MelinaGirlhoney · Greek466
  39. GoldieGirlgolden one · English453
  40. ThaliaGirlto blossom · Greek444
  41. AlizaGirljoyful · Hebrew443
  42. DulceGirlsweet · Spanish438
  43. HanaGirlflower · Japanese395
  44. BirdieGirllittle bird · English373
  45. NalaGirlsuccessful; beloved · African374
  46. SamiraGirlcompanion in evening conversation · Arabic364
  47. YehudaBoypraised; thanksgiving · Hebrew356
  48. JoyceGirllord · French251
  49. TreasureGirlsomething highly valued · English350
  50. NyomiGirlpleasantness · Hebrew338
  51. DakariBoyuncertain · Unknown322
  52. AllanBoyhandsome or cheerful · Celtic283
  53. TobyBoyGod is good · Hebrew292
  54. JolieGirlpretty, cheerful · French293
  55. IssacBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew283
  56. LettieGirljoy, gladness · English282
  57. ZendayaGirlto give thanks · American (modern coinage)279
  58. YusraGirlease; prosperity · Arabic273
  59. MakariBoyblessed · Greek246
  60. KhariUnisexcharitable · Arabic240
  61. YitzchokBoyhe will laugh · Hebrew236
  62. SunnieGirlsunny, cheerful · English230
  63. JubileeGirlram's horn; celebration · Hebrew229
  64. NathalyGirlbirthday of the Lord · French211
  65. FarrahGirljoy, happiness · Arabic209
  66. PamelaGirlall sweetness · English88
  67. CaiusBoyrejoice · Latin205
  68. NathaliaGirlbirthday of the Lord · Latin193
  69. NathalieGirlbirthday of the Lord · French187
  70. KaiusBoyrejoice · Latin186
  71. LeelaGirlplay, divine play · Sanskrit185
  72. BlessynGirlmodern form of Blessing · American (modern coinage)185
  73. MaevaGirlwelcome · French174
  74. LowenUnisexjoyful · Celtic174
  75. FarahGirljoy · Arabic167
  76. KaleaGirljoy; happiness · Hawaiian167
  77. BeatrixGirlshe who brings happiness · Latin163
  78. IrieGirlpositive, peaceful feeling · Unknown159
  79. EdnaGirldelight, pleasure · Hebrew94
  80. GittyGirlgood · Hebrew152
  81. NoeliaGirlChristmas · French149
  82. CherishGirlto treasure dearly · English147
  83. SymphonyGirlagreement, harmony of sound · Greek145
  84. AlannahGirlchild; dear one · Irish143
  85. EydenBoydelight, place of pleasure · Hebrew142
  86. WinryGirlfriend of joy · English139
  87. AnasBoyfriendliness; affection · Arabic136
  88. AbbieGirlmy father is joy · Hebrew128
  89. LettyGirlshort form of Letitia · English130
  90. CharmGirldelight; attractiveness · English129
  91. AylenGirlhappiness or clear · Mapuche128
  92. NoamBoypleasantness · Hebrew125
  93. LeticiaGirljoy, happiness · Latin114
  94. BeatrizGirlshe who brings happiness · Latin116
  95. JunieGirlyoung; related to June · English116
  96. BlytheGirlhappy, carefree · Old English113
  97. ElysiaGirlfrom Elysium, blissful place · Greek113
  98. GwynethGirlblessed, happy · Welsh112
  99. MelodieGirlmelody, song · French111
  100. LuckyBoyfortunate · English111
  101. SaidBoyhappy, fortunate · Arabic110
  102. JiyaGirlheart; sweetheart · Hindi110
  103. JiaGirlgood; auspicious; beautiful · Chinese110
  104. MirhaGirllightness, liveliness · Arabic110
  105. NaimBoycomfort; ease · Arabic109
  106. ArmaanBoywish, desire, hope · Persian108
  107. MindyGirlsweet · English99
  108. NavyaGirlnew; young; praiseworthy · Sanskrit106
  109. EowynGirlhorse joy · Old English106
  110. NatalyaGirlbirthday of the Lord · Russian104
  111. RonenBoysong; joy · Hebrew103
  112. CaiUnisexrejoice · Welsh101
  113. MakenaGirlhappy one · African95
  114. KarisGirlgrace · Greek92
  115. AnisaGirlfriendly; companionable · Arabic88
  116. KamronBoysuccessful, prosperous · Persian86
  117. NataleeGirlbirthday of the Lord · English83
  118. HillaryGirlcheerful · Latin79
  119. ShiraGirlsong · Hebrew79
  120. PreciousGirlhighly valued · English69

Number = US babies given the name in 2024 (Social Security Administration).