Joley Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOH-lee / /ˈdʒoʊli/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: joyful; Hebrew: God will increase
Historical & Cultural Background
Joley is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Jolie, which means 'pretty' in French. The name has also been associated with the Hebrew name Yoel, which means 'Yahweh is God'. Joley is primarily used for girls and has a cheerful connotation.
Trend Summary
Joley has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jolie
- Jolee
International Variants
- Jolie (French)
- Yole (Hebrew)
Famous people named Joley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joley was first seen in the United States in 1968. Joley has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Joley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joley (1968)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |