girl's name
Jyoti
JOH-tee (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 320
Jyoti is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Jyoti is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jyoti Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Jyoti?
In 2019, Jyoti was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jyoti Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jyoti
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jyoti Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jyoti over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jyoti
- Hindi JOH-tee
Sibling Names for Jyoti
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jyoti — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jyoti
How popular is the name Jyoti?
In 2019, Jyoti was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jyoti a girl's or a boy's name?
Jyoti is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jyoti?
Jyoti has 2 syllables.
When was Jyoti most popular?
Jyoti peaked in 1979, when 12 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.