US Popularity:16453
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Persecuted; Son of Job
Joby is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin. While it translates to “son of Job” and “Persecuted,” don’t let that seemingly morbid meaning discourage you. In the Old Testament, Job was seen as a righteous man who was hit with all sorts of illnesses and disasters as a way to test his religious faith. During this time, he showed his patience and resilience throughout each trial and tribulation. With a name like Joby, your bundle of joy will always be reminded to power through the hardest points in life and always find the light at the end of the tunnel.

Joby Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Joby is currently #16453 in U.S. births
Boy:Joby is currently #17726 in U.S. births
Girl:Joby is currently #9588 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1976
Gender:
Girl
#9588
in 1976
+ 2977
from 1975
In comparison to the previous year's data
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