How Many People Are Named Jailah?
Complete statistics for the name Jailah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jailah is a very rare female name, with only 1,224 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 269,660 Americans. The majority of people named Jailah are under 30, with the peak year of popularity being 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,234 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jailah Through the Generations
Jailah, a name that's been around since 2011 when it peaked with 72 births, has seen a steady decline since then. With an average age of 16, it's clear that Jailah is a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30. This trend reflects a younger generation embracing unique names, contributing to its very rare status among American names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jailah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jailah
How Many People Have the Name Jailah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,224 people in the United States currently share the name Jailah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 269,660 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jailah a Common or Rare Name?
Jailah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jailah Mean?
Jailah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jailah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jailah Most Popular?
The name Jailah reached peak popularity in 2011, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jailah?
Approximately 1,224 people named Jailah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,234. That works out to roughly 1 in 269,660 Americans.
Is Jailah a rare name?
Jailah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 269,660 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jailah mean?
Jailah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jailah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jailah are male and 100% are female.
When was Jailah most popular?
Jailah peaked in 2011 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.