How Many People Are Named Jala?

Complete statistics for the name Jala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jala
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Jala means 'flow' in Sanskrit, making it a name that evokes movement and grace. With only 2,026 people named Jala living in the US today, you're one in 162,918 Americans who bears this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 2001 but has since seen a decline.

~2,026
Living in US
1 in 162,918
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flow
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Graceful Dynamic Innovative
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,026
Worldwide Bearers
#35,358
Global Rank
🇬🇪 Georgia
102
🇵🇭 Philippines
93
🇲🇾 Malaysia
66
🇮🇶 Iraq
58
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
54
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
30
🇨🇦 Canada
22
🇱🇧 Lebanon
14
🇲🇷 Mauritania
12
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,026 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,793
Would be under 30 (88%)
256
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,049 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jala Through the Generations

Jala, a name that's been around for centuries yet remains very rare, has seen its peak in 2001 with 172 births. Since then, it's become less popular, with most of those named Jala being under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with 88% of its bearers falling into the under-30 bracket.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 130
North Carolina 125
Illinois 96
Texas 94
Ohio 70
Michigan 64
Louisiana 55
Florida 46
Alabama 43
Tennessee 40

✨ Similar Names to Jala

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jala's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Jala

How Many People Have the Name Jala?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,026 people in the United States currently share the name Jala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 162,918 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jala a Common or Rare Name?

Jala 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 Jala Mean?

Jala means "flow" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jala Most Popular?

The name Jala reached peak popularity in 2001, with 172 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 Jala?

Approximately 2,026 people named Jala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,049. That works out to roughly 1 in 162,918 Americans.

Is Jala a rare name?

Jala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 162,918 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jala mean?

Jala means "flow" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Jala more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jala are male and 100% are female.

When was Jala most popular?

Jala peaked in 2001 with 172 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,026
All-Time Births2,049
1 in X1 in 162,918
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2001
World Rank#35,358
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.