Joi

Girl name

Joi has been given to 6,095 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,095

Peak year

1981 (164 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▼ -45%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Joeboy

464,574 babies since 1880

Jogirl

180,911 babies since 1881

Jonboy

169,391 babies since 1898

Joygirl

143,324 babies since 1883

Jodigirl

80,657 babies since 1940

Jonigirl

29,502 babies since 1930

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Aftongirl

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Shamekagirl

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Kristangirl

6,195 babies since 1945

Chiquitagirl

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Sharondagirl

5,839 babies since 1958

Janaygirl

5,832 babies since 1952

FAQ

How popular is the name Joi?

Joi has been given to 6,095 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joi peak?

Joi peaked in 1981, when 164 babies were given the name.

Is Joi a girl or boy name?

Joi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Joi are girls).

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