Joi
Joi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joy, delight, or great happiness.
Origin and history
Joi is a modern English variant of the name Joy, derived ultimately from Old French and Latin roots meaning delight or happiness. It has been used consistently in the United States, maintaining a steady presence as a creative phonetic spelling. Its brief, single-syllable structure aligns with modern minimalist naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
6,095 babies in the United States have been named Joi since 1880. It ranks #2190 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1705.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- IL (10.4 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 324 |
| 1960-1970 | 677 |
| 1970-1980 | 858 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,114 |
| 1990-2000 | 925 |
| 2000-2010 | 994 |
| 2010-2019 | 778 |
| 2020-2029 | 396 |
Famous people named Joi
- Joi Lansing: Actress, Model
- Joi Gilliam: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Joi arose as an alternative spelling of Joy, replacing the traditional 'y' with an 'i' for a distinct visual style.
- Over 6,000 girls in the United States have been named Joi since SSA record-keeping began in 1880.