Jay

Male

Meaning

Jay bird

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/dʒeɪ/

Traits associated with the name Jay:

Dogs named Jay tend to be loving, brave, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Jay?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you have an appreciation for the letter "J" or that you have a fondness for the name Jay.

Is Jay a good dog name?

Jay is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Jay isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,499
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374
New York City Dog Name Database
823
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Jay is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jay was, in the past month, the 733rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Jay is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jay was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Jay's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jay is most adored in Tennessee, Indiana and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Idaho and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jay.

Most popular breeds named Jay:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Korean Jindo
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. American Pitbull Terrier

Jay is found in these categories:

independent dog names
independent

Jay symbolizes freedom, autonomy, and a strong, adventurous spirit.

Dog names like Jay:

Joe
He will enlarge
Spear ruler
Supplanter
Ji
Progression
Abundance
God Will Increase
Jay dog name meaning

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