Jay: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JAY · 1 syllable
Jay means “victory”, from Indian.
Borrowed from Hindi (jay, literally “victory”).
- Meaning
- victory
- Origin
- Indian
- Pronunciation
- JAY
- US rank (2025)
- #392
- US babies a year
- about 937 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Jay?
Jay was the #392 name in the US in 2025, given to 818 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #392 |
| England & Wales | #381 |
| Scotland | #168 |
| Northern Ireland | #180 |
| Ireland | #297 |
| Canada | #383 |
| Australia | #177 |
How old are people named Jay?
Half of US adults named Jay are older than 60; most are between 25 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jay
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jay have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jay
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Jay
What does the name Jay mean?
Jay means “victory”. It comes from Indian.
How do you pronounce Jay?
Jay is pronounced JAY.
How popular is the name Jay?
Jay was the #392 name in the US in 2025, given to 818 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Jay?
Half of US adults named Jay are older than 60. Most are between 25 and 80.