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Jacintha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the flower name hyacinth (Hyakinthos). In Greek mythology, Hyakinthos was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, transformed into the flower after his death. The feminine form Jacintha emerged in multiple European languages, gaining particular popularity in Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch-speaking regions. The name carries associations with beauty, delicacy, and spring blossoming. Throughout history, Jacintha has maintained consistent though modest usage, never becoming overly common. The name possesses an elegant, classical quality with its flowing sounds and mythological connections. Jacintha offers a sophisticated alternative to more familiar flower names while maintaining accessible pronunciation and international recognition across multiple language traditions.

As a precious stone, Jade is known for its cool green hues, its importance in Chinese art, and its ability to transmit wisdom, confidence, and clarity. As a name, however, Jade is a 90s throwback in the UK, a Top 5 choice in France, and a returning gem in the US right now.

Jalissa is a feminine given name that gained recognition in the United States primarily during the 1980s and 1990s. The name may be a creative variant of Alissa or Melissa, with the addition of the popular 'J-' prefix that became common in contemporary naming patterns. Alternatively, it could combine elements from names like Janice and Melissa or Alyssa. The name Alyssa derives from the flower alyssum, ultimately from Greek elements meaning 'against madness,' while Melissa means 'honeybee' in Greek. Jalissa reached its peak popularity in the early 1990s, reflecting the broader trend toward melodic, multisyllabic feminine names during this period. Though less common today, the name continues to be used. Jalissa exemplifies the innovative blending of familiar name elements to create distinctive but accessible sounds that characterized certain naming trends in the late 20th century.

An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.

Got some notice as a Jared alternative, has musical association with pianist Keith Jarrett.

Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the late 1880s, he is beginning to sound fresh again.

Name of an area on an island in Croatia.

Jemima, the name of a strong and beautiful Biblical daughter of Job, has long been among the chicest choices of aristocratic Brits, most recently ranking at #231 there in 2017. But despite its lovely sound and peaceful meaning, this attractive name hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1893, no doubt due to the problematic association with racial stereotyping, exemplified by the Aunt Jemima brand of pancakes.

Jethro, though the biblical father-in-law of Moses, has suffered for a long time from a Beverly Hillbilly image, but some really adventurous parents might consider updating and urbanizing it and transitioning it into the hip o-ending category.

Jonquil is an unusual flower name that is less outlandish than Daffodil and less common than Daisy. It just might appeal to parents seeking a singular botanical option.

Unlike most flower names, Jonquil wasn't introduced until the 1940s, and saw some usage in the U.K. during the forties and fifties.

Though Jules hasn't been on the US popularity list in fifty years, it is a current hit in its native France—where it's currently in the Top 10—and we can definitely see it making a comeback here, being far more romantic than, say, Jim.

Juno is hot, June is showing signs of a comeback along with other month and day names, whereas Junia, the name of the the first century Christian referred to by the apostle Paul as an apostle (and who may have been male), is yet to be discovered.

Juniper is a fresh-feeling nature name -- it's a small evergreen shrub -- with lots of energy. A new favorite of fashionable parents, Juniper joins such other tree and shrub names as Hazel, Acacia, and Willow.