How Many People Are Named Jalayah?
Complete statistics for the name Jalayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jalayah is a very rare female name, with only 2,109 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 156,449 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a big chunk of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 2,124 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jalayah Through the Generations
Jalayah has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 155 births. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with 2,119 under 30 years old, and only 5 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Jalayah is a name embraced by the younger generation, reflecting contemporary naming preferences.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jalayah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jalayah
How Many People Have the Name Jalayah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,109 people in the United States currently share the name Jalayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 156,449 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jalayah a Common or Rare Name?
Jalayah 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 Jalayah Mean?
Jalayah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jalayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jalayah Most Popular?
The name Jalayah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 155 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Jalayah?
Approximately 2,109 people named Jalayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,124. That works out to roughly 1 in 156,449 Americans.
Is Jalayah a rare name?
Jalayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 156,449 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jalayah mean?
Jalayah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jalayah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jalayah are male and 100% are female.
When was Jalayah most popular?
Jalayah peaked in 2022 with 155 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.