How Many People Are Named Jaleigh?

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

Jaleigh
Very Rare
American

Jaleigh is a very rare female name, with only 908 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 363,607 Americans. The majority of those named Jaleigh are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~908
Living in US
1 in 363,607
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Elegant Innovative Confident
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and analytical.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

938
Worldwide Bearers
#1,911,214
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
908
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
908 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
906
Would be under 30 (99%)
9
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 915 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Jaleigh Through the Generations

Jaleigh emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 56 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most Jaleighs are under 30, with only a handful reaching their thirties and beyond, indicating its strong association with contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 55
Louisiana 27
Georgia 16
Alabama 10
North Carolina 10
Tennessee 9
Florida 6
Ohio 6
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Jaleigh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaleigh's American roots

📄 About the Name Jaleigh

How Many People Have the Name Jaleigh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 908 people in the United States currently share the name Jaleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 363,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jaleigh a Common or Rare Name?

Jaleigh 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 Jaleigh Mean?

Jaleigh means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jaleigh Most Popular?

The name Jaleigh reached peak popularity in 2009, with 56 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 Jaleigh?

Approximately 908 people named Jaleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 915. That works out to roughly 1 in 363,607 Americans.

Is Jaleigh a rare name?

Jaleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 363,607 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaleigh mean?

Jaleigh means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Jaleigh more male or female?

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

When was Jaleigh most popular?

Jaleigh peaked in 2009 with 56 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 US908
All-Time Births915
1 in X1 in 363,607
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2009
World Rank#1,911,214
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.