Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Jalah since 1993
Babies named Jalah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 334 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Jalah is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1993. It has never ranked in the top 1,000, reflecting its rarity. Its peak year of usage was 2000, but interestingly, the name has shown a rising trajectory since 2022. The name's lack of a long history or traditional meaning gives it a contemporary, invented feel, appealing to parents seeking something unique.
Jalah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Jala or a combination of sounds fashionable in the 1990s, such as the 'J' initial and the '-ah' suffix. The name has no known pre-modern or traditional roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jala
Variants: Jala
Sibling names for Jalah
Names that share Jalah's style, for a brother or sister.
