Jalayah

Girl name

Jalayah has been given to 2,237 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,237

Peak year

2022 (155 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -3%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jalayah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jaliyahgirl

12,277 babies since 1994

Alayahgirl

12,228 babies since 1992

Malayahgirl

4,367 babies since 1994

Names with a similar vibe

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2,242 babies since 1973

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Kiyomigirl

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Italygirl

2,230 babies since 1918

Hanangirl

2,229 babies since 1966

Naiagirl

2,228 babies since 1982

Jiagirl

2,247 babies since 1969

Avayahgirl

2,223 babies since 2005

FAQ

How popular is the name Jalayah?

Jalayah has been given to 2,237 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jalayah peak?

Jalayah peaked in 2022, when 155 babies were given the name.

Is Jalayah a girl or boy name?

Jalayah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jalayah are girls).

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