How Many People Are Named Jaleigha?
Complete statistics for the name Jaleigha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jaleigha is a very rare female name, with only 493 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 669,018 Americans. The majority of those named Jaleigha are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 497 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jaleigha Through the Generations
Jaleigha peaked in popularity in 2012 with 32 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. With an average age of 13, most people named Jaleigha are young, with 491 under 30 years old and only 6 between 30 and 60. This makes Jaleigha a name that's firmly rooted in the younger generation, with virtually no one over 60 carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jaleigha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jaleigha
How Many People Have the Name Jaleigha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 493 people in the United States currently share the name Jaleigha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 669,018 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jaleigha a Common or Rare Name?
Jaleigha 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 Jaleigha Mean?
Jaleigha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jaleigha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jaleigha Most Popular?
The name Jaleigha reached peak popularity in 2012, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jaleigha?
Approximately 493 people named Jaleigha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 497. That works out to roughly 1 in 669,018 Americans.
Is Jaleigha a rare name?
Jaleigha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 669,018 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jaleigha mean?
Jaleigha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jaleigha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jaleigha are male and 100% are female.
When was Jaleigha most popular?
Jaleigha peaked in 2012 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.