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Jay

jay

Popularity

#7043

stable

Letters

3

Syllables

1

Origin

Latin

Total Births

197,300

Peak Year

#5,427 in 1960

First Recorded

1880

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of names such as Jason, James, or Jacob. Also refers to the jaybird.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jay Leno

    American comedian and television host

  • Jay-Z

    American rapper, songwriter, and producer

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Personality Traits

FriendlyOutgoingCreativeIndependent

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