Jay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jay Name at a Glance

Name	Jay
Meaning	Various deities in Hindi classical mythological writings are named Jay.
Origin	Hindi
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jay means “Various deities in Hindi classical mythological writings are named Jay”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jay Name Origin

Our database records Jay under Hindi origin. Browse more Hindi baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jay

When considering Jay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.