Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, English
Meaning: Happiness, Rejoicing, Pleasure, Great pleasure or happiness
Pronunciation: joi, dʒɔɪ, JH OY
Popularity Rank: #711
Derived from the English word 'joy', meaning a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. It is associated with positivity, happiness, and optimism.
The name Joy is of Latin, English origin and means Happiness, Rejoicing, Pleasure, Great pleasure or happiness. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Joy is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Bangladesh, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: joi
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): dʒɔɪ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH OY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
OY: Pronounce as in "boy" (B OY)
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At NamesLook, the name Joy is recorded 85,587 times globally, ranking it as the 711th most common name worldwide.
Joy is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 27,077 occurrences, making it the 17th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Joy is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #17 | 1 : 43 |
| United States of America | #494 | 1 : 157 |
| Bangladesh | #54 | 1 : 119 |
| United Kingdom | #424 | 1 : 130 |
| South Africa | #540 | 1 : 617 |
| Saudi Arabia | #884 | 1 : 766 |
| Italy | #1,049 | 1 : 474 |
| United Arab Emirates | #324 | 1 : 454 |
| France | #1,129 | 1 : 612 |
| Singapore | #171 | 1 : 299 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Joy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 07:01 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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