Declining since 2016, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Jalaysia since 1998
Babies named Jalaysia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Jalaysia is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, when it ranked 7,133 nationally. Since 2016, its usage has been on a downward trajectory. The name is most common in Georgia, reflecting regional naming trends. Its structure, combining the 'Ja-' prefix with a melodic '-laysia' ending, fits a pattern of inventive names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Jalaysia is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Ja-' combined with the fashionable suffix '-laysia', possibly influenced by names like Malaysia or Alaysia. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and saw a peak in usage in the 2010s.
Where Jalaysia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jala, Layla, Jaja
Variants: Jalasia
Sibling names for Jalaysia
Names that share Jalaysia's style, for a brother or sister.
