Jayah
Every Jayah since 1996 — 649 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jayah
Jayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,663 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 649 American babies have been named Jayah. Its peak came in 2012, when 44 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 Jayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jayah 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 | #6,663 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,777 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,522 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,838 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,045 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,180 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,162 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,527 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,332 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,910 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,367 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,051 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,203 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,610 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,183 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,240 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,528 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,695 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,162 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,455 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,389 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,079 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,491 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,110 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,007 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jayah in 2025?
Jayah ranked #6,663 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 Jayah?
649 babies have been named Jayah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jayah most popular?
Jayah peaked in 2012, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Jayah a boy or girl name?
Jayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jayah rising or falling?
Jayah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.