Java is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "endowed." It gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly among families with a Jewish background. The name Java was traditionally more common among females but has since become more gender-neutral.
The name Java experienced steady popularity during these years, with seven births each in 1969 and 1979, followed by a slight dip to six births in 1980. Altogether, there were twenty babies named Java between 1969 and 1980.