Declining since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaleiah since 2006
Babies named Jaleiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Jaleiah is a modern invention, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2006. Its rank in 2025 was 10,917, meaning about one in every 200,908 babies given that name that year. Its peak year came early, in 2011, and it has been falling since the 2010s. The name fits a pattern of combining a familiar initial sound with a lyrical suffix popular in the 2000s and 2010s. While it has no deep historical roots or clear meaning, Jaleiah represents the creative approach many parents take today, crafting names that feel familiar yet distinctive.
Jaleiah is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the phonetic elements of names like Jala (possibly derived from Arabic 'jala' meaning 'clarity' or 'brightness') or Jalen, with the popular suffix -eiah (as seen in names like Aaliyah). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006, reflecting a trend of creating melodious, feminine-sounding names by combining existing name sounds with trendy endings. Its usage peaked in 2011 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jali, Leia, Jaja
Sibling names for Jaleiah
Names that share Jaleiah's style, for a brother or sister.
