Jalaiya
A feminine name with origins in Arabic, meaning "highborn" or "noble".
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Jalaiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jalaiya today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalaiya births was 2018 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalaiya. 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
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
2018
25 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,730
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jalaiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalaiya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 117 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jalaiya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalaiya 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 Jalaiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jalaiyas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalaiya
The given name Jalaiya has its origins in the Arabic and Persian languages, traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jalal," which means "glory" or "majesty." The name carries connotations of grandeur, nobility, and magnificence.
In its earliest known form, the name was spelled as "Jalalia" or "Jalaliya," and it was commonly used in the regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. It gained popularity during the reign of the Jalali dynasty, which ruled parts of Persia (modern-day Iran) and Afghanistan in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in Persian literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets such as Rumi and Hafez, who often used names with divine or mystical connotations in their poetry. The name Jalaiya was frequently associated with spiritual enlightenment and divine splendor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jalaiya. One of the most famous was Jalaiya al-Suyuti (1445-1505), an Egyptian scholar and prolific author who wrote extensively on various subjects, including Quranic exegesis, hadith, and jurisprudence.
Another noteworthy figure was Jalaiya al-Mahalli (1389-1459), an Egyptian scholar and jurist who collaborated with al-Suyuti on several works, including the influential commentary on the Quran known as "Tafsir al-Jalalayn."
In the realm of literature, Jalaiya al-Baghdadi (d. 1262) was a renowned Arabic poet and calligrapher who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. His poetic works were highly regarded for their elegance and mastery of language.
Moving further back in history, Jalaiya al-Dimashqi (d. 1327) was a Syrian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and geography of the Islamic world, including his magnum opus, "The Travels of Ibn Battuta."
In the field of science, Jalaiya al-Razi (865-925) was a Persian polymath and one of the most influential figures in the development of medieval Islamic science. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Jalaiya throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the broader Islamic world.
People
Jalaiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalaiya 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
Jalaiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalaiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalaiya 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 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Jalaiya a common name?
We classify Jalaiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 250 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalaiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalaiya was 2018, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalaiya is about 11 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 Jalaiya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jalaiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalaiya 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.
Is Jalaiya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jalaiya 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 Jalaiya 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 people have the name Jalaiya?
See how many Americans are named Jalaiya on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.