Jay

Jay Meaning & Origin

About Jay
The name Jay is of English origin and is derived from the bird species known as the jay. It is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, curiosity, and adaptability. Jay is a short and simple name that carries a sense of vibrancy and liveliness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jay are male.

Jay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1
🌐 IPA
/ʤeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J', 'A')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jay in Braille

Here's how to represent Jay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jay in braille

How to Spell the Name Jay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jay in sign language

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