Declining since 2013, #1,318 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaylah since 1993
Babies named Jaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 2,223 |
| 2010s | 6,575 |
| 2020s | 1,609 |
Meaning & origin
Jaylah is a modern American name that emerged in 1993 and saw its peak popularity in 2013. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining, reflecting the natural ebb and flow of contemporary coinages. In its peak year of 2013, Jaylah was given to more children than in any earlier or later year, correlating with a broader trend of names ending in -lah. The name is most prevalent in Connecticut, Indiana, and California, showing regional variation in adoption. With a current 1-in-9,510 birth rate, Jaylah remains an uncommon but recognized choice, appealing to parents seeking a melodic, invented name.
Jaylah first appeared in U.S. records in 1993, a period when names ending in -lah (such as Kayla) were fashionable. It is a modern coinage, likely formed from the initial element Jay (a common name or syllable) combined with the -lah suffix. There is no known etymological meaning or historical root; the name was created for its pleasing sound.
Where Jaylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Lah-Lah
Variants: Jayla, Jaylahn
Sibling names for Jaylah
Names that share Jaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jaylah
Names whose popularity has moved with Jaylah's over the last 50 years.
