Girl Name · Latin Origin
Jill
Jill is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Youthful, down-bearded". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Jill often also consider Jewell.
Jill meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Youthful, down-bearded
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Jill to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jill as J·I·L·L, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jill is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Jill variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jilla, Jille, Jilly.
- Nicknames: Jill works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Jill with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Jill middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jewell, Juli, Julio, Julia, Julie pair naturally with Jill.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jill
What does the name Jill mean?
Jill means "Youthful, down-bearded" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Jill?
Jill originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Jill?
Jill has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jill a boy's or girl's name?
Jill is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Jill in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jill sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Jill?
Names that share Jill's sound and style include Jewell, Juli, Julio, Julia, Julie.
What middle names pair well with Jill?
Good middle-name fits for Jill pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jill is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jill is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jill?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jill share its rhythm without rhyming — Jewell, Juli, Julio all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.