Jahleal
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "God's expectation".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jahleal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahleal today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahleal births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahleal. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahleal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,063
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jahleal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahleal from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahleal 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 Jahleal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahleal
The name Jahleal has its origins in the Hebrew language and is believed to have emerged during the biblical times. The name is derived from the combination of two Hebrew words, "yah" meaning "God" and "leal" meaning "He has praised or exalted." Together, the name Jahleal can be interpreted as "God has praised" or "God has exalted."
Jahleal is not a common name found in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some scholars suggest that the name may have been used within certain Hebrew communities during the early centuries of the Common Era. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jahleal are found in historical records from the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Jewish communities thrived.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jahleal was Rabbi Jahleal ben Shlomo, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century in Spain. His contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics were widely recognized during his time.
Another notable figure with the name Jahleal was Jahleal ibn Ezra, a renowned Hebrew poet and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. Born in Granada, Spain, he was known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 15th century, Jahleal ben Joseph was a respected Hebrew calligrapher and manuscript illuminator from Italy. His intricate and beautiful works adorned numerous religious texts and documents, showcasing his mastery of the art form.
During the 16th century, Jahleal ben Isaac was a prominent Rabbi and scholar from the Ottoman Empire. He was known for his expertise in Jewish law and his contributions to the study of the Talmud, a central text in Judaism.
In the 17th century, Jahleal Zevi was a respected Jewish physician and scholar from Poland. He was renowned for his medical knowledge and his contributions to the understanding of various diseases and their treatments.
While the name Jahleal has its roots in Hebrew culture and tradition, it has been adopted and used by various communities throughout history, albeit in a relatively limited capacity. The name's meaning, which emphasizes the exaltation and praise of God, has resonated with those seeking a meaningful and spiritually significant name for their children.
People
Jahleal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahleal 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
Jahleal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahleal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahleal 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jahleal a common name?
We classify Jahleal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahleal most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahleal was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahleal is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahleal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahleal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahleal in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Jahleal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahleal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahleal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jahleal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jahleal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.