NameChart

Java

Unisex

Java has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1969.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

37

Peak year

1969 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

46% girls / 54% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Java — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Avagirl

344,441 babies since 1880
Jadagirl

67,661 babies since 1920
Janagirl

46,223 babies since 1921
Jayagirl

3,935 babies since 1969
Javanboy

3,636 babies since 1916
Jalagirl

2,058 babies since 1973

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Java.

Chonagirl

37 babies since 1915
Crusitagirl

37 babies since 1921
Minigirl

37 babies since 1953
Robinegirl

37 babies since 1955
Elaineagirl

37 babies since 1964
Shelleengirl

37 babies since 1965
Monticagirl

37 babies since 1968
Taundragirl

37 babies since 1968

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Sibling name ideas for Java

Same era and popularity as Java, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

ChonaCrusitaEvanglineMini

Brothers

DywayneFerencPualSjon

FAQ

How popular is the name Java?

Java has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Java peak?

Java peaked in 1969, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Java a girl or boy name?

Java is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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