Declining since 2014, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Jalayna since 1982
Babies named Jalayna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Jalayna is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1982, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formation. In 2025, it ranked 10,107th with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name, a steep fall from its peak year of 2015. The name's trajectory has been declining since 2014, as the fashionable sounds that inspired it have waned in popularity. While it has never been among the top 1,000 names, Jalayna enjoyed a modest spike in the 2010s before receding. Its invented nature means it carries no specific cultural or linguistic lineage, making it a distinctly contemporary choice.
Jalayna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, a creation of the late 20th century trend of combining popular name elements. It likely draws from the fashionable 'J' initial and the melodic '-ayna' suffix, similar to Alaina or Jayla. The name has no historical or linguistic roots beyond its modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jala, Layna, J
Variants: Jalaina, Jalaynah
Sibling names for Jalayna
Names that share Jalayna's style, for a brother or sister.
