Journei
How to say it: JUR-nee · /ˈdʒɜːrni/
Modern respelling of English word Journey 'travel, trip' - word-name used mainly for girls since 2010s
Journei was the 117th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 149 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #117 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 149 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,196 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #147 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little used before recent decades, Journei rose to a high in the 2020s. Remaining at that high, a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Gentle sounding and soft across two syllables, Journei carries a creative spark. Novalee and Milani complement it.
Nicknames
- Jour
- Jo
Honouring a Journei in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Journei is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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