Girl
Jill
JIL
Rare & Uncommon → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Medieval English diminutive of Juliana, meaning youthful. Simple, unpretentious name with long Anglo-Saxon heritage and nursery rhyme fame.”
Popularity Over Time
Jill is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
English
Syllables
1
Style
ClassicTimelessMinimalStrong
Famous Bearers
- Jill Biden (First Lady)
- Jill Scott (singer)
- Jill from 'Jack and Jill'
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Medieval English diminutive of Juliana, meaning youthful. Simple, unpretentious name with long Anglo-Saxon heritage and nursery rhyme fame.
Jill is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Jill works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Jill include Jack, John, James.