Jaala
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "a net or trap".
Name Census estimates that about 350 living Americans carry the first name Jaala. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaala today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaala births was 2004 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaala. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
350
~ 1 in 979,298 Americans
Peak year
2004
18 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,503
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Jaala: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaala from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 135 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jaala remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaala by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaala during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaalas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaala
The name Jaala is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, derived from Sanskrit roots. It is a feminine name with various potential meanings, including "waterfall," "stream," or "net."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaala can be found in ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. In these sacred scriptures, it is mentioned as a reference to the flow of divine energy or the interconnectedness of all things, akin to the flow of a river or the intricacies of a net.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the royal families and aristocracy of India. Notable historical figures bearing the name Jaala include Jaala Devi, a 12th-century queen consort of the Chahamana dynasty, and Jaala Bai, a 16th-century courtesan and poet renowned for her contributions to the Braj Bhasha literature.
In the 18th century, Jaala Begum, a prominent figure in the Mughal court, was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural landscape of the time. Her name became synonymous with elegance and refinement.
Another notable figure was Jaala Rani, a 19th-century queen of the princely state of Jaipur, who was celebrated for her philanthropic endeavors and her support for education and social reforms.
In more recent times, Jaala Kooner, a British-Indian music producer and DJ, has gained recognition for her innovative contributions to the electronic music scene, bringing the name Jaala into the modern era.
While the name Jaala has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found appreciation across various cultures, serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the world and the timeless beauty of nature's elements.
People
Jaala + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaala as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaala: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaala?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 350 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaala going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 979,298 US residents.
Is Jaala a common name?
We classify Jaala as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 362 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaala most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaala was 2004, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaala is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaala a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaala in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.