Jalea
Every Jalea since 1987 — 720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalea
Jalea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,442 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 720 American babies have been named Jalea. Its peak came in 2007, when 38 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 Jalea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalea 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 | #12,442 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,191 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,255 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,306 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,812 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,624 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,846 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,229 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,004 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,590 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,543 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,118 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,725 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,167 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,853 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,235 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,141 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,219 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,082 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,397 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,905 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,539 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,664 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,153 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,449 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,211 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,081 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,827 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalea in 2025?
Jalea ranked #12,442 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 Jalea?
720 babies have been named Jalea in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalea most popular?
Jalea peaked in 2007, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Jalea a boy or girl name?
Jalea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalea rising or falling?
Jalea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.