Joi
Girl name · English · French · Latin
Meaningjoy · English form of Joy
- US rank
- #3,249
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #912 in 1981
48 babies were named Joi in the US in 2025. It has dropped 908 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1942–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Joi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Joi, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Joi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJoi first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #912. Today it's #3,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJoi has slipped 908 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,249. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJoi is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #840. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningJoi is an English form of Joy, which means “joy”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Joi
Joi is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “joy”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-joi”. US birth records list Joi for girls from 1942 to 2025, in 80 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #912 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,249, with 48 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.5 | 408,163 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 61,843 girls |
| 1960s | 37 | 26,717 girls |
| 1970s | 56 | 17,921 girls |
| 1980s | 65 | 15,330 girls |
| 1990s | 52 | 19,402 girls |
| 2000s | 54 | 18,546 girls |
| 2010s | 44 | 22,492 girls |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,570 girls |
Other spellings of Joi
More English girl names
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Joi
What does the name Joi mean?
Joi means “joy” in English, as a form of Joy.
What is the origin of the name Joi?
Joi has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Joi a boy or girl name?
Joi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Joi?
Joi ranked #3,249 for US girls in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#912).