Jalaya
Every Jalaya since 1993 — 1,917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalaya
Jalaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,225 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,917 American babies have been named Jalaya. Its peak came in 2010, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jalaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,225 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,398 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,155 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,417 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,499 |
| 2020 | 88 | #2,087 |
| 2019 | 85 | #2,181 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,349 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,582 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,578 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,177 |
| 2014 | 88 | #2,162 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,314 |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,842 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,033 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,825 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,049 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,402 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,549 |
| 2006 | 70 | #2,588 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,913 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,788 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,764 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,919 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,976 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,564 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalaya in 2025?
Jalaya ranked #3,225 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalaya?
1,917 babies have been named Jalaya in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalaya most popular?
Jalaya peaked in 2010, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Jalaya a boy or girl name?
Jalaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalaya rising or falling?
Jalaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.