Java
Gender-neutral name · American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,649 in 1978
0 babies were named Java in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Java you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJava first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #7,649.
About the name Java
Java is a gender-neutral name of American origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ava”. US birth records list Java for girls from 1978 to 2000, in 3 of those 23 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #7,649 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2000, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 boys |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Java
What is the origin of the name Java?
Java has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Java a boy or girl name?
Both. Java is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Java?
Java is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2000. It peaked at #7,649 in 1978.