Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jalei since 2001
Babies named Jalei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Jalei is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security data in 2001. Despite being relatively young, it shows a stable level of use, with a peak in 2014 according to the data. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, with 1 in every 321,453 girls born receiving the name. This rarity gives it a distinctive feel. The name fits a common pattern of contemporary naming: a two-syllable structure ending in a 'long a' sound, similar to other modern coinages like Jaliyah and Kaley. While not historically grounded, Jalei carries a fresh and melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking something unique yet familiar-sounding.
Jalei first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting a modern coinage. It likely follows a pattern of inventive respellings or combinations of existing name elements, such as the initial Ja- (common in names like Jayla and Jada) and the suffix -lei (popularized by names like Hailey and Kylie). The name does not have a long historical or traditional usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jalei
Names that share Jalei's style, for a brother or sister.
