Jaleah
Every Jaleah since 1987 — 3,727 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaleah
Jaleah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,497 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 3,727 American babies have been named Jaleah. Its peak came in 2012, when 238 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 Jaleah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaleah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,497 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,222 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,164 |
| 2022 | 110 | #1,852 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,702 |
| 2020 | 122 | #1,682 |
| 2019 | 133 | #1,601 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,466 |
| 2017 | 158 | #1,437 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,450 |
| 2015 | 177 | #1,341 |
| 2014 | 222 | #1,133 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1,172 |
| 2012 | 238 | #1,057 |
| 2011 | 224 | #1,099 |
| 2010 | 215 | #1,139 |
| 2009 | 206 | #1,213 |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,401 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,696 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,647 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,822 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,840 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,905 |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,451 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,219 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,421 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaleah in 2025?
Jaleah ranked #2,497 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaleah?
3,727 babies have been named Jaleah in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaleah most popular?
Jaleah peaked in 2012, when 238 newborns received the name.
Is Jaleah a boy or girl name?
Jaleah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaleah rising or falling?
Jaleah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.