How Many People Are Named Jalah?
Complete statistics for the name Jalah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jalah is a very rare female name, with only 596 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 553,632 Americans. The majority of Jalahs are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 602 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jalah Through the Generations
Jalah has seen its peak popularity in the year 2000 when there were 48 births. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Currently, out of the 596 living Jalahs, 580 are under 30 years old, while only 22 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jalah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jalah
How Many People Have the Name Jalah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 596 people in the United States currently share the name Jalah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 553,632 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jalah a Common or Rare Name?
Jalah 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 Jalah Mean?
Jalah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jalah in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Jalah Most Popular?
The name Jalah reached peak popularity in 2000, with 48 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 Jalah?
Approximately 596 people named Jalah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 602. That works out to roughly 1 in 553,632 Americans.
Is Jalah a rare name?
Jalah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 553,632 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jalah mean?
Jalah means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jalah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Jalah are male and 99% are female.
When was Jalah most popular?
Jalah peaked in 2000 with 48 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.