Declining since 2007, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaela since 1979
Babies named Jaela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 294 |
| 2000s | 1,333 |
| 2010s | 826 |
| 2020s | 216 |
Meaning & origin
Jaela is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name lists in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, when it ranked highest, but has since been on a gradual decline. In 2023, it ranked 5,722, with about 1 in 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's appeal likely stems from its similarity to the widely popular Kayla and the trendy -la suffix. While Jaela has not been recorded in top states, its use is scattered across the country. As a modern coinage, Jaela lacks deep historical or etymological roots, but fits comfortably among other invented names from the 2000s.
Jaela first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a modern coinage inspired by similar-sounding names like Kayla and Jayla. Its rise in use during the 2000s aligns with the trend of invented names ending in -la. No traditional etymological roots have been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jae, Jay
Sibling names for Jaela
Names that share Jaela's style, for a brother or sister.
