Joy
joi
Popularity
#442
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
142,535
Peak Year
#2,945 in 1957
First Recorded
1883
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Joy is an English name derived from the English word for happiness and delight. It embodies positivity and cheerfulness.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Joy Behar
American comedian, television host, actress
Joy Mangano
American inventor and entrepreneur
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