Declining since 2013, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaiah since 2001
Babies named Jaiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Jaiah is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001. Its popularity peaked in 2013, but has been declining since, reflecting a typical trajectory for trendy coinages. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942, with roughly 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls receiving it. Jaiah has not appeared in any state-level top names lists, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. The name likely emerged from the fashionable -iah suffix pattern, similar to Maiah and Shia, combined with the initial sound of Jada. As a contemporary creation, Jaiah lacks deep historical or etymological roots, but its pleasing sound continues to attract a small number of parents each year.
Jaiah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. It likely formed by blending the popular name Jada with the suffix -iah, a trendy ending seen in names like Maiah and Shia. The name has no traditional etymological roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jai
Sibling names for Jaiah
Names that share Jaiah's style, for a brother or sister.
