Jaymoni
A feminine name of unclear origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaymoni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaymoni today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaymoni births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaymoni. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaymoni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,173
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jaymoni: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaymoni by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaymoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaymoni
The given name Jaymoni is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some etymologists suggest it may have roots in ancient Sanskrit, deriving from the words "jai" meaning victory and "moni" meaning sage or wise one, thus implying a name bestowed upon a revered spiritual leader or guru. Others propose it could be a variation of the Hebrew name "Jamin" meaning "right hand" or "fortunate one."
Curiously, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly reference the name Jaymoni, leaving its true provenance open to debate. The earliest known individual bearing this name was a 12th-century Persian scholar and poet, Jaymoni al-Khorasani, who authored several celebrated works on philosophy and mysticism.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jaymoni Bhaduri emerged as a prominent Bengali writer and translator, known for his renditions of Sanskrit texts into the Bengali language. His literary contributions played a significant role in preserving and disseminating ancient Indian wisdom and culture.
The 17th century saw the rise of Jaymoni Sinha, a revered spiritual leader and founder of the Jaymoni Panth, a religious movement that gained a substantial following in parts of northern India. His teachings and philosophies continue to influence certain communities to this day.
In more recent times, Jaymoni Bhagwati was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1913 to 1987. She was widely acclaimed for her contributions to the Kathak dance form and her efforts in promoting and preserving traditional Indian dance styles.
Another notable figure was Jaymoni Sikdar, a renowned Indian sculptor and artist who lived from 1920 to 2001. His works, which often explored themes of spirituality and human emotion, are featured in prestigious collections worldwide.
While the name Jaymoni may be relatively uncommon, it has been borne by individuals who have left their mark across various fields, from literature and philosophy to dance and art, spanning several centuries and cultures.
People
Jaymoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaymoni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaymoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaymoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaymoni going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaymoni a common name?
We classify Jaymoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaymoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaymoni was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaymoni is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaymoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaymoni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaymoni in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaymoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaymoni in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaymoni can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jaymoni as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jaymoni, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.