Jalayla
Every Jalayla since 2001 — 342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalayla
Jalayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,652 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 342 American babies have been named Jalayla. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jalayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,652 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,260 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,068 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,240 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,207 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,079 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,805 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,535 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,032 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,409 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,326 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,226 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,933 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,688 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,227 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,755 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,479 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,695 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,263 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,921 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,290 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,440 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,754 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #16,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalayla in 2025?
Jalayla ranked #6,652 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalayla?
342 babies have been named Jalayla in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalayla most popular?
Jalayla peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Jalayla a boy or girl name?
Jalayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalayla rising or falling?
Jalayla is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.