How Many People Are Named Jaylah?
Complete statistics for the name Jaylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jaylah is a unique name that doesn't trace back to any ancient roots but rather stands out for its rarity; only 1 in 31,687 Americans share this name, making it very uncommon. With around 10,414 people living in the US today, Jaylah is predominantly found among younger generations, peaking in popularity in 2013.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 10,492 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jaylah Through the Generations
Jaylah, a name that emerged in recent decades, has seen a steady presence since its peak in 2013 when 1,366 babies were given this moniker. Today, the majority of those named Jaylah are under 30 years old, with just 66 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores how Jaylah is firmly rooted in modern naming trends, reflecting a contemporary choice embraced by parents seeking something distinctive.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jaylah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jaylah
How Many People Have the Name Jaylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,414 people in the United States currently share the name Jaylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,687 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jaylah a Common or Rare Name?
Jaylah 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 Jaylah Mean?
Jaylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jaylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jaylah Most Popular?
The name Jaylah reached peak popularity in 2013, with 1,366 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Jaylah?
Approximately 10,414 people named Jaylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,492. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,687 Americans.
Is Jaylah a rare name?
Jaylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,687 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jaylah mean?
Jaylah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jaylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jaylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Jaylah most popular?
Jaylah peaked in 2013 with 1,366 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.