Jahlee
An English feminine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jahlee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahlee today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahlee births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahlee. 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 Jahlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,017
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Jahlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, 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
Jahlee 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 Jahlee 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 Jahlee
The name Jahlee is a unique and uncommon name with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. This name is thought to have its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was widely used in ancient India and the surrounding regions. The word "jah" in Sanskrit means "to shine" or "to be radiant," while "lee" is a common suffix indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Rigveda, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this text, there is a reference to a character named "Jaleya," which is believed to be a variant of the name Jahlee. However, it is unclear whether this character was a historical figure or a mythological entity.
During the medieval period, there are records of several individuals bearing names similar to Jahlee. One notable example is Jahliyya Ibn Maslamah, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior who lived during the early days of Islam. Another figure from this era is Jahliya al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE.
In the 12th century, there is mention of a Persian poet named Jahlee Shirazi, who was known for his intricate and lyrical verses. Unfortunately, little is known about his life and works, as most of his writings have been lost to time.
Moving forward to the 16th century, there is a record of a Turkish military commander named Jahlee Pasha, who played a significant role in the Ottoman Empire's campaigns against the Safavid dynasty of Persia.
Another notable figure with a similar name is Jahlee Khan, an 18th-century Mughal nobleman and military leader who served under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
While the name Jahlee is not widely used in modern times, its rich historical background and connections to various cultures and civilizations make it a fascinating and intriguing name to explore. The name's association with concepts of radiance, light, and diminutive affection adds to its unique charm and appeal.
People
Jahlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahlee 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 Jahlee a common name?
We classify Jahlee 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 Jahlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahlee was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahlee is about 7 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 Jahlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahlee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahlee 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 Jahlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahlee 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 Jahlee 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 many Americans are named Jahlee?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jahlee at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.