596 Baby Names That Mean 'Joy'

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Joy may be a one-syllable word but contains a world of happiness. Baby names that mean ‘joy’ have attracted parents worldwide. They represent positive qualities such as happiness and love. When parents choose these names, they are celebrating the joy their child brings into their lives. As joy is a universal concept, these names are found in all cultures and languages. In English, Joy itself is a popular name. Its variants Joi and Joye also have found some popularity. While Joy is predominantly a girl’s name, Joyce is a variant that can be used for both boys and girls. Names meaning ‘joy’ can be found in the Bible. Examples of such names include Abigail, which means ‘my father is joy,’ Hepzibah, meaning ‘my delight is in her,’ and Isaac, which means ‘he will rejoice.’ Other languages, too, have several names with this meaning. African languages like Igbo and Yoruba have examples like Anuli and Kayode, respectively. Ibtihaj in Arabic, Jingyi in Chinese, Kalea in Hawaiian, and Gioia in Italian are some more instances of such names. The ancient language of Sanskrit has also given birth to several names that mean ‘joy,’ including Anand, Gurpreet, and Nanda. They are now used in several contemporary Indian languages, such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Moreover, they are used in different religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Whether these names come from Asia, Africa, or the Americas, joy is a feeling every parent can relate to. Every name conveys a sense of happiness and celebration. Parents who choose names that mean ‘joy’ may want to convey all their positive feelings to their baby for a bright future and good luck.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Winston	Boy	Stone of joy
Abby	Girl	My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices
Jolie	Girl	Pretty; Joy; Pleasure; Contentment
Kaleah	Girl	Joy; Happiness
Lettie	Girl	Joy; Delight
Kalea	Girl	Joy; Happiness
Leticia	Girl	Joy; Gladness
Letty	Girl	Joy; Happiness
Eowyn	Girl	Horse lover; Horse joy

Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Litzy	Girl	Nobility; God is my oath; Joy
Abbie	Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father is light
Karoline	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Avigail	Girl	My father is joy
Abbigail	Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Joi	Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy
Ronen	Boy	A song that brings joy
Alyza	Girl	Joy; Happiness; Joyful; Noble; Exalted
Letti	Girl	Joy; Happiness

Rina	Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Kalayah	Unisex	Lost; Joy; Happiness; Field pea
Ellory	Girl	One who is filled with joy and happiness
Wynston	Boy	Joy and stone
Ron	Boy	Song; Joy; Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel
Allegra	Girl	Joy; Delight; Lively
Rony	Boy	My song is my joy; Ruler's counsel
Abbygail	Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Bliss	Girl	Gladness; Joy; Cheerful person
Alizay	Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind

Abigayle	Girl	May father is joy; My father is exulted
Haset	Unisex	Joy; Delight; Happiness
Abigale	Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Abygail	Girl	My father is joy
Fraida	Girl	Joy
Ilona	Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Abigael	Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Anand	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Khushi	Girl	Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Tayo	Boy	Worth joy; Much or many; World

Abagail	Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Alitza	Girl	Joy
Abi	Boy	My father is joy; Owner
Marygrace	Girl	A graceful person who shares joy
Aceyn	Unisex	Full of joy
Gil	Boy	Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge
Reena	Girl	Each of the two; Torture; Joy; Singing; Molten; White jasmine; Village; Greens
Nandini	Girl	One who brings joy; Delight; Daughter; Goddess Parvati; Divine mother
Kaileah	Girl	Joy; Pleasure; Sea of joy
Gail	Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices

Haru	Boy	Spring season; Sunlight; Joy
Gioia	Girl	Joy
Roni	Boy	My joy; My song; True image; Sacred name
Zorion	Boy	Happy; Content; Joy
Shadie	Boy	Happiness; Joy
Letizia	Girl	One who brings happiness and joy to others
Olina	Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Blessed; Sacred; Joy
Ronit	Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red
Karolyn	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Ramin	Boy	Peace; Joy

Kahlea	Girl	Bright; Joy
Kinley	Boy	Son of the fair-haired warrior; Son of the physician; Goodness; Joy
Avigayil	Girl	My Father is joy
Gila	Girl	Joy; Happiness; Pledge; Beautiful; Excited
Adedayo	Boy	The crown has turned to joy
Romin	Boy	Peace; Joy
Ronel	Boy	Joy of the Lord; God's joy; Song of God; Ruler's counselor
Sharman	Girl	Joy; Delight; Prosperous; A blessing
Afrah	Girl	Happiness; Joy; Mirth; Celebration
Esrom	Boy	Dart of joy; Division of a song

Kateisha	Girl	Joy; From Kashmir
Prahlad	Boy	Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Gayle	Girl	My father is joy; Jovial; Storm
Alegria	Girl	Joy; Happiness
Furaha	Girl	Happiness; Joy
Chai	Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Abbey	Boy	My father is joy
Anayra	Unisex	Precious; Happiness; Joy
Jaryn	Boy	A cry of joy
Aleera	Girl	Cheerful; Joy

Kailia	Unisex	Joyful sea; Sea of joy
Magizhan	Unisex	Charismatic; Happiness; Joy
Ayomi	Girl	My joy
Gaelle	Girl	My father is joy
Sriharsha	Unisex	One who brings joy and prosperity
Leta	Girl	Glad; Violet flower; Joy
Abayomi	Boy	One who brings joy and happiness
Alakay	Unisex	One who brings joy
Rejoice	Girl	Exhibit great joy or delight
Pharah	Boy	Happiness; Joy; Rejoice

Adetayo	Boy	Crown has brought us great joy
Abbigale	Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Bee	Girl	Bearer of joy; Voyager; Beekeeper; Active and energetic
Lekisha	Girl	Great joy
Kaemon	Boy	Praise; Addition; Joy
Kayode	Boy	He has brought us joy
Ibtihaj	Girl	Joy
Joia	Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy; Thursday
Ronette	Girl	She who brings joy with songs
Joye	Girl	Cheerful and joy

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Baby names that mean ‘joy’ celebrate the happiness and love a baby brings into the world. They convey positivity and love. Parents may want to convey their joy when their child is born. As joy is a universal concept, these names are found in all languages and cultures around the world. From the Bible to modern times, these names have made a mark on new parents in every generation. Moreover, some of these names have ancient origins, while some are modern inventions. However, old or new, these names have captured the hearts of parents worldwide.

Infographic: Precious Baby Names That Mean 'Joy'

Baby names do not just reflect your child’s personality — they also represent your cultural roots and the traits you value. Baby name lists can help make it easier for you to shortlist the names you like the best. Our infographic below lists some of the most cherished Baby Names That Mean 'Joy'. Dive in and share it with other parents so they can also pick the best names for their children.

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