Declining since 2006, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Jalea since 1987
Babies named Jalea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 286 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Jalea is a rare modern American name first recorded in 1987. Its popularity peaked in 2012, but since 2006 the name has been on a downward trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, with roughly 1 in every 229,610 baby girls receiving the name. The name's structure suggests it may be a creative blend of the 'J' initial with a melodic suffix, similar to other modern coinages like Halea or Malea. Though never widely used, Jalea has maintained a consistent, if sparse, presence in U.S. birth records for nearly four decades. Its appeal likely lies in its soft, feminine sound and its uniqueness, as it has never ranked in the top 10,000 names.
Jalea is a modern American coinage that likely emerged in the late 20th century. It may be a blend of popular sounds or a variation of names like Julia or Jada combined with the fashionable -lea suffix seen in names like Halea or Malea. Its usage has been rare and concentrated in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lea
Sibling names for Jalea
Names that share Jalea's style, for a brother or sister.
