Jala
Every Jala since 1973 — 2,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jala
Jala is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,325 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,058 American babies have been named Jala. Its peak came in 2001, when 172 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jala stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jala year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,325 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,618 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,674 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,731 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,540 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,613 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,901 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,677 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,860 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,358 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,912 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,827 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,285 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,434 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,105 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,226 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,952 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,903 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,302 |
| 2006 | 97 | #2,042 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1,986 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,839 |
| 2003 | 132 | #1,479 |
| 2002 | 139 | #1,387 |
| 2001 | 172 | #1,189 |
| 2000 | 141 | #1,340 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,944 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,841 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,980 |
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Famous people named Jala
- Jala Brat Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jala in 2025?
Jala ranked #11,325 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jala?
2,058 babies have been named Jala in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jala most popular?
Jala peaked in 2001, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Jala a boy or girl name?
Jala is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jala rising or falling?
Jala is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jala?
Well-known people named Jala include Jala Brat (singer).