Joy

Meaning of Joy

The name Joy simply means 'happiness' or 'delight'. It expresses a feeling of great pleasure and gladness.

Joy has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joy

Joy is climbing again, up to #419 in 2025 from #442 in 2024 after peaking at #335 in 2017.

Notable people named Joy

• Joy Behar
  Talk show host, comedian
• Joy Mangano
  Entrepreneur, Miracle Mop inventor
• Joy Bryant
  American actress, model
• Joy Villa
  American singer, songwriter
• Joy Fawcett
  American soccer player

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Questions about the name Joy

What does the name Joy mean?

Joy means the name joy simply means 'happiness' or 'delight'. it expresses a feeling of great pleasure and gladness, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Joy a boy's or a girl's name?

Joy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joy?

In 2025, Joy ranked #419 for girls, up from #442 the year before.

When was Joy most popular?

Joy peaked at #335 in 2017.