Jaela
Every Jaela since 1979 — 2,725 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaela
Jaela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,800 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,725 American babies have been named Jaela. Its peak came in 2007, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,800 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,073 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,012 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,073 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,363 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,199 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,958 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,853 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,619 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,778 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,756 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,661 |
| 2013 | 88 | #2,142 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1,852 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1,535 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1,637 |
| 2009 | 159 | #1,466 |
| 2008 | 177 | #1,366 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,336 |
| 2006 | 175 | #1,332 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,916 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,077 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,819 |
| 2002 | 100 | #1,794 |
| 2001 | 136 | #1,399 |
| 2000 | 112 | #1,578 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,820 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,933 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,480 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaela in 2025?
Jaela ranked #5,800 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaela?
2,725 babies have been named Jaela in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaela most popular?
Jaela peaked in 2007, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Jaela a boy or girl name?
Jaela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaela rising or falling?
Jaela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.