Jalayah
Every Jalayah since 1994 — 2,237 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalayah
Jalayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,786 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,237 American babies have been named Jalayah. Its peak came in 2022, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jalayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | #1,786 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1,758 |
| 2023 | 145 | #1,496 |
| 2022 | 155 | #1,445 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1,494 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1,528 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,544 |
| 2018 | 107 | #1,882 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,997 |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,916 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,785 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,787 |
| 2013 | 125 | #1,686 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1,795 |
| 2011 | 92 | #2,092 |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,485 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,691 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,669 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,676 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,755 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,877 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,272 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,765 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,839 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,997 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalayah in 2025?
Jalayah ranked #1,786 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalayah?
2,237 babies have been named Jalayah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalayah most popular?
Jalayah peaked in 2022, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Jalayah a boy or girl name?
Jalayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalayah rising or falling?
Jalayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.