Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jhayla since 1996
Babies named Jhayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Jhayla is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, reflecting a broader trend for names starting with 'J' and ending in the fashionable 'la' sound. As of the latest data, Jhayla ranks 14,942, with a frequency of about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its introduction, without dramatic rises or declines. While no top states were recorded for Jhayla, its spelling variants like Jayla have been more widely adopted. Jhayla fits a pattern of creative phonetic names that gained traction in the 2000s, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Jhayla is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It belongs to a group of 'J' names (like Jayla, Jaliyah) that emerged in the late 20th century, often formed by combining a popular initial sound with the suffix -la, derived from names like Kayla. The name saw its peak usage in 2008, reflecting a broader trend for creatively spelled, phonetic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jhay, Jay
Sibling names for Jhayla
Names that share Jhayla's style, for a brother or sister.
