Full of joy; happy
An English virtue name derived directly from the vocabulary word, meaning 'full of joy.' While the shorter 'Joy' has been a staple for centuries, Joyous emerged as a more literal and exuberant elaboration, though it remains quite rare in modern usage.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Joyous in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
