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Names That Mean Joy

Updated November 2023

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Joy
English word name
"joy"
Joy is from an older generation of word names, which also included Merry, Bliss, and Glory -- all of which exert a certain amount of personality pressure on a child. However, Joy, like Grace, Hope,…
Lowen
Cornish
"joy"
Though it still swims out of sight below the Top 1000, Lowen jumped more than a thousand places in rank for girls between 2022 and 2023, a mark of a name destined for far greater popularity. Nearly a…
Lowen
Cornish
"joy"
Could Lowen be the next Owen, Rowen, and Cohen? This Cornish name certainly has the right sounds to be an American hit, and is rising dramatically for both boys and girls. About 80 baby boys were…
Kailea
English, Hawaiian
"pure; sea of joy"
In English, Kailea is an unusual variant spelling of Kayley or Kaylee. In Hawaiian, Kaileʻa means "sea of joy". Kailea is one of hawaii's top baby names for girls.
Alize
Variation of Aleeza or Alizee, Hebrew or French
"joy or wind"
Alize feels like a blend of Alice and Eliza but it's not related to either of those names, rather to the more unusual (in the US, at least) Aleeza, a Hebrew name meaning joy, or Alizee, a French name…
Ayomide
Yoruba
"my joy has arrived"
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
Tayo
Yoruba, African
"worth joy"
Tayo, also written as Táyò in Yoruba, is a name that sounds as joyful as its meaning.
Sachi
Japanese
"child of joy"
Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of…
Aleeza
Hebrew
"joy"
Aleeza is one of the most energetic of the legion of Alyssa/Alicia/Eliza names. Another spelling of Aleeza: Aliza.
Gioia
Italian
"joy"
Prettier than Joy and just beginning to be used here.
Roni
Hebrew
"my song or my joy"
Roni may sound like the Doowop-era Ronnie or Ronni, often named for her dad Ron, but it's actually a freestanding Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning.
Ayomide
Yoruba
"my joy has arrived"
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
Roni
Hebrew
"my song or my joy"
Looks modern, but sounds like the dated Ronnie.
Euphoria
English word name
"a feeling of intense excitement or joy"
A pretty and modern word name for a daughter, expressing great happiness.
Gila
Hebrew
"joy of the Lord"
Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.
Elza
Hebrew
"God is my joy"
Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
Saran
Hindi, Sanskrit, Jula, Thai, Korean, Mongolian
"refuge, sanctuary; joy; supporting; love, affection; moon"
A multicultural choice, used across India, Korea, Thailand, West Africa, and Mongolia, Saran is a solid sounding name with a variety of good meanings. As an Indian name, Saran is used primarily among…
Ayodele
Yoruba
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
Chara
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Simcha
Hebrew
"happiness; joy"
An upbeat, unisex Hebrew name with a meaning to match. As a word, it is associated with Jewish celebrations, such as an engagement or a Bar Mitzvah.

Names That Mean Joy

The names

Joy

Lowen

Lowen

Kailea

Alize

Ayomide

Tayo

Sachi

Aleeza

Gioia

Roni

Ayomide

Roni

Euphoria

Gila

Elza

Saran

Ayodele

Chara

Simcha