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soh-FEE-uh
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Justice
UnisexEnglish, Latin· “justice, fairness”
- Meaning
- justice, fairness
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- JUHS-tihs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,363
- US babies 2025
- 162
- Best rank
- #261 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Justice
Justice is an English and Latin name that means “justice, fairness”.
Justice is the English word for fairness and the upholding of what is right, from the Old French justice and the Latin iustitia, built on ius, law. It also existed as an English surname. As a first name Justice belongs to the family of virtue names, but with a modern, gender-neutral feel rather than the Puritan tone of Prudence or Constance. It carries a clear sense of integrity and moral strength. Justice is used for both boys and girls, and the variant Justus offers an older Latin form. Jus or Jussie can serve as nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Justus.
Popularity over time
Justice first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1994. Its best national rank was #261 in 1995, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,046 babies. In 2025, 162 babies were named Justice, and it ranked #1,363 nationally. That is 77% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,042 in 1980, #545 in 2000, #533 in 2010, and #1,363 in 2025. Of the 18,772 US girls named Justice since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,817 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Austen and Zhane.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Justice ranked highest in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #406 | 7 |
| Arkansas | #608 | 5 |
| Maryland | #621 | 8 |
| Alabama | #673 | 7 |
| Michigan | #820 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Justice is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 51% of US babies named Justice were girls and 49% were boys.
Justice is usually pronounced JUHS-tihs, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-ce”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Justus.
Middle names for Justice
A few middle names that flow with Justice: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Justice
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Justice mean?
Justice is an English and Latin name that means “justice, fairness”.
What is the origin of the name Justice?
Justice has English and Latin roots. Justice is the English word for fairness and the upholding of what is right, from the Old French justice and the Latin iustitia, built on ius, law.
Is Justice a popular name?
Not especially. Justice ranked #1,363 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Justice a boy or girl name?
Justice is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 51% of US babies named Justice were girls and 49% were boys.
How do you pronounce Justice?
Justice is usually pronounced JUHS-tihs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings