Jewel - girls name

Jewel name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 58%

Jewel name meaning:

The name "Jewel" is of English origin and has various meanings. One interpretation is that it refers to a precious gemstone or a valuable object, symbolizing beauty and rarity. In this sense, naming a girl "Jewel" may represent the parent's desire for their daughter to be seen as a precious and treasured individual, possessing qualities that are admired and appreciated.

Additionally, the name "Jewel" can also be associated with spiritual or metaphorical meanings. It may symbolize inner beauty, wisdom, or a shining personality. By giving their daughter this name, parents could be expressing their hope for her to shine brightly and be a beacon of light in the world.

Overall, the name "Jewel" carries connotations of something valuable and esteemed, reflecting the parents' aspirations for their daughter. It represents a desire for her to possess qualities of beauty, rarity, and perhaps even a radiant inner spirit.

Origin: Latin

Joy.

Related names

Jewel , Jewell

Other girls names beginning with J

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2341 out of 5581

11 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -1046
  • 5yrs

    206
  • 1yr

    776

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Jewel

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Jewel from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Jewel in 2024