girls' name · peaked 2012

Jaleah

Every Jaleah since 1987 — 3,727 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2012Girls
Rank 2025
#2,497
among girls
Babies in 2025
71
named Jaleah
Peak year
2012
238 babies
All-time total
3,727
since 1987

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.

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