Jailey
Combination of two names, possibly Jay and Bailey or Jacob and Hailey.
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Jailey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jailey today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jailey births was 2007 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jailey. 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
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
2007
28 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,488
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jailey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jailey from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 146 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jailey remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jailey 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 Jailey 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 Jailey
The name Jailey is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. The name itself has no direct translation or meaning, but it is thought to be a combination of two Sanskrit words, "jai" meaning "victory" and "leya" meaning "to attain."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to names similar in sound and spelling to Jailey, such as "Jaileya" and "Jailaya." However, these names are not directly associated with any particular individuals or characters. The earliest recorded use of the name Jailey itself is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively uncommon and unique name.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jailey. One such person was Jailey Mukherjee (1919-1998), an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament. Another was Jailey Singh (1928-2010), an Indian field hockey player who was part of the team that won the gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
In the world of literature, there is a character named Jailey in the novel "The Serpent's Tooth" by Australian author Peter Watt, published in 1988. This fictional character is depicted as a strong and independent woman who plays a pivotal role in the story.
Moving to more modern times, Jailey Elaine Williams (born 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and actress who has released several albums and has appeared in various television shows and films. Additionally, Jailey Rae Rodrigues (born 1995) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as "The Killing" and "The 100."
While the name Jailey is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of this name's history.
People
Jailey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jailey 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
Jailey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jailey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jailey 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 976,508 US residents.
Is Jailey a common name?
We classify Jailey 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, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jailey most popular?
The single biggest year for Jailey was 2007, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jailey is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jailey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jailey 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.