Joy
Meaning of Joy
Joy is a classic female name that has been consistently popular for over a century. Pronounced as /dʒəʊ/ in English, the name Joy carries an uplifting and positive meaning that many parents find appealing. There's also a variant of the name, Joie, which offers a unique twist while preserving its cheerful essence.
Based on data from newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Joy experienced peak popularity between the 1970s and 1980s with its highest ranking at #109 in 1974. While it has slightly declined since then, it remains well-loved, maintaining a position within the top 500 names for girls throughout most years. Even as trends change, Joy continues to be a charming choice for those seeking a short yet powerful name filled with positivity and brightness.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as joy (/dʒəʊ/)
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Notable People Named Joy
| Joy, also known as Park Soo-young, is a South Korean singer, actress, and host, who gained fame as a member of the girl group Red Velvet and has since starred in several television dramas. |
| Helen Joy Davidman was an accomplished American poet and writer, known for her early literary achievements and award-winning book of poems. |
| Joy Reid is an American cable television host, MSNBC national correspondent, liberal political commentator, and author known for her show "The ReidOut" and her book "The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story." |
| Joy Adamson - Friederike Victoria "Joy" Adamson was a renowned naturalist, artist, and author, best known for her book Born Free, which details her journey raising a lion cub named Elsa and was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning movie. |
| Joy Mangano is an American inventor and entrepreneur famous for creating the self-wringing Miracle Mop and for her appearances on HSN. |
| Joy Elizabeth Williams is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter known for her solo work and as part of The Civil Wars duo. |
| Joy G. Dryfoos was an influential American sociologist known for creating the concept of full-service schools. |
| Joy Chant, also known as Eileen Joyce Rutter, is a renowned British fantasy writer famous for the House of Kendreth novels published between 1970 and 1983. |
| Carolyn Joy Chambers-Grundy was a multi-talented Australian actress, author, poet, and businesswoman known for her work in television productions and her role in forming media investment company "RG Capital Holdings" with her husband. |
| Joy Michael (1927-2018) was an Indian theatre personality and co-founder of Yatrik, a repertory company, honored with the Padma Shri award in 2012. |
| Joy Sarkar, also known as Sourav Sarkar, is a renowned Kolkata-based Indian Bengali film music composer, known for his work in Bengali cinema and albums, including soundtracks for films like Jodi Ekdin, Accident, and Abby Sen. |
| Bette Joy Philbin is an American television personality and the widow of television personality Regis Philbin. |
