Why Joy Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Joy” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Joy” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Yoj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Jyo.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Joy
The true meaning of ‘Joy’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Joy is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Joy, they perceive you as someone who is strong and powerful. The raw power you radiate to others makes you look confident and intimidating at the same time. It requires some convincing before you join a worthy cause. You tend to be egocentric. Sometimes people think you are wealthy, even if you’re not.
You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.
Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.
Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color
Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones
Lucky day(s): Tuesday
Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts
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Is The Name Joy Popular?
“Joy” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Kentucky as reported in the 1984 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 12 babies in Kentucky have the same name as you in 1984. A total of 1,166 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1957 with a total of 2,929 babies. That’s a lot of baby Joys.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Joy” was recorded 141,798 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Joys to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 133,515.
The name first appeared in the year 1883 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) Joy became a popular girl’s name in the state of Hawaii in the year 1977. It ranked #33 with 29 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1974 in the state of Ohio with 174 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Hawaii for 36 years from 1950 to 1998 (may not be consecutive).
For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Joy” was recorded 29,004 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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