Jaelah
Every Jaelah since 1994 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelah
Jaelah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,432 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 914 American babies have been named Jaelah. Its peak came in 2011, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaelah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,432 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,259 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,773 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,785 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,466 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,148 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,201 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,933 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,582 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,465 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,728 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,344 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,875 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,948 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,812 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,949 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,383 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,067 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,502 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,333 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,102 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,438 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,861 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,152 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,076 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,610 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelah in 2025?
Jaelah ranked #12,432 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaelah?
914 babies have been named Jaelah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelah most popular?
Jaelah peaked in 2011, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelah a boy or girl name?
Jaelah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaelah rising or falling?
Jaelah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.