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Jay name meaning
First Name
193k
in the U.S.
since 1880
193k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jay mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jay
User Submitted Origins
English
75%
Indian (Sanskrit)
19%
American
3%
Hindi
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Jay means "In Hindu, the name Jay is derived from Sanskrit origins, meaning 'Victory.' In English, the name Jay is derived from Latin, meaning 'To rejoice.'".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Jay is of English origin and means "In English the meaning of the name Jay is: To rejoice (from the Latin Gaius)".
- According to 5 people from the United States and India, the name Jay is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Victory".
- A submission from Canada says the name Jay means "To rejoice (from the Latin Gaius)" and is of Latin origin.
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Jay is of English origin and means "To rejoice".
- A user from Canada says the name Jay means "Blue jay".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Jay means "Bird".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Jay is of American origin and means "that you will win in life".
- According to a user from Singapore, the name Jay is of Hindi origin and means "Victor".
- A user from Australia says the name Jay is of English origin and means "loyal".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Jay
Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus Cyanocitta, and allied genera of the family Corvidae. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely colored, and usually have a crest.
Note: ☞ The European jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large and handsomely colored species, having the body pale reddish brown, lighter beneath; tail and wing quills blackish; the primary coverts barred with bright blue and black; throat, tail coverts, and a large spot on the wings, white. Called also jay pie Jenny jay, and kæ. The common blue jay Cyanocitta cristata.), and the related species, are brilliantly colored, and have a large erectile crest. The California jay (Aphelocoma Californica), the Florida jay (Aphelocoma Floridana), and the green jay (Xanthoura luxuosa), of Texas and Mexico, are large, handsome, crested species. The Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis), and several allied species, are much plainer and have no crest. See Blue jay, and Whisky jack.
Etymology: F. geai, OF. gai jaj, perh. fr. OHG. gāhi. Cf. Gay
Other Dictionary Sources
- Crested largely blue bird
- United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
Wiktionary
Jay was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Jay
Notable Persons Named Jay
Jay Z
Jay Z is a rapper, entrepreneur, and investor. He has had major accomplishments since 1986. Jay was given the name Shawn Corey Carter on December 4th, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Jay Leno
Jay Leno is a comedian. Jay was given the name James Douglas Muir Leno on April 28th, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York, United States.
Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez is an actor. He was most active from 1999 to present. Jay was given the name Javier Manuel Hernandez, Jr. on February 20th, 1978 in Montebello, California, United States.
Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler is a football player. He was most active from 2006 to present. Jay was born on April 29th, 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Jay Chou
Jay Chou is a pop music, rock music, contemporary r&b, pop-rap, and mandopop musician. He plays Piano, Cello, Guitar, Guzheng, Dizi (instrument), Drum kit, Beatboxing, and Vocals. He holds the title Chrysanthemum Terrace and Nunchucks. He has been prominent since 2000. Jay is also known as Director Chou () and Nan Quan ()(high school pen name).
Jay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel is an actor, writer, and comedian. He was most active from 1995 to present. Jay was given the name Jonathan Adam Saunders Baruchel on April 9th, 1982 in Ottawa.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Jay
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jay
John Jay
John Jay was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress, from New York, Delegate to the First Continental Congress, 1st Chief Justice of the United States, United States Secretary of Foreign Affairs, United States Minister to Spain, 6th President of the Continent. John was born on December 12th, 1745 in New York City. He breathed his last breath on May 17th, 1829.
Bailey Jay
Bailey was born on November 5th, 1988 in Richmond, Virginia.
Jam Master Jay
Jam Master Jay was a hip hop music, golden age hip hop, and rap rock disc jockey, producer, and hip hop production. He was most active from 1983 to 2002. Jam was given the name Jason William Mizell on January 21st, 1965 in New York City, New York, U.S. Jam is also known as Jam-Master Jay, DJ Jazzy Jase, Jam Master Funk, and Jam-Master Jay (stage name). He passed away on October 30th, 2002.
Tony Jay
Tony Jay was an actor, voice actor, singer, voice acting, and singing. He was most active from 1966 to 2006. Tony was born on February 2nd, 1933 in London, England, UK. He died in 2006.
Anjali Jay
Anjali was born in Bangalore.
Ricky Jay
Ricky Jay is a magician, actor, and author. Ricky was born in 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. Ricky is also known as Richard Jay Potash.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jay | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.60% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 9.22% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.35% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.04% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.77% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.01% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jay
People with the last name Jay are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Jay
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