Ja
girl nameJa entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #5031 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#5031
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5204 |
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #8415 |
| 1980s | #7490 |
| 1990s | #9566 |
| 2000s | #14048 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ja alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ja in 2025?
- Ja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ja most popular?
- Ja peaked in 1959, reaching #5031 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ja with classmates?
- Ja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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