Declining since 2011, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaleah since 1987
Babies named Jaleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 1,044 |
| 2010s | 1,881 |
| 2020s | 598 |
Meaning & origin
Jaleah is a distinctly modern American name, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security rolls in 1987. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, when it ranked 2,485, with roughly 1 in 22,638 newborn girls given the name that year. Since 2011 the name has been in a falling trajectory, though it remains a recognizable choice within the contemporary style of names beginning with 'Ja.' Its highest concentration of use has been in North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida, suggesting a regional appeal in the South and Midwest. The name is a testament to the American tradition of blending familiar sounds to create new identities, combining the energetic 'Ja-' prefix with the classic Leah. While it has not broken into the mainstream top 1,000, Jaleah exemplifies the kind of creative, individualistic naming that has flourished in the United States over recent decades.
Jaleah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1987. It blends the fashionable prefix 'Ja-' (also seen in names like Jayla and Jalyn) with the Hebrew-derived name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'delicate'. The name has never been common, but it experienced a modest peak in the early 2010s, particularly in southern and midwestern states.
Where Jaleah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leah, Jali, Jae
Sibling names for Jaleah
Names that share Jaleah's style, for a brother or sister.
