Jalea
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "jalea" meaning jelly or jam.
Name Census estimates that about 702 living Americans carry the first name Jalea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jalea today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalea births was 2007 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalea. 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
702
~ 1 in 488,254 Americans
Peak year
2007
38 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,158
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Jalea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalea from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 286 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalea 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 Jalea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaleas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Jalea, while Louisiana, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalea
The name Jalea is believed to have originated from the Latin word "galeatus," which means "helmeted" or "wearing a helmet." It is thought to be derived from the ancient Roman name "Galeus," which was a cognomen or family name given to individuals who excelled in military endeavors or wore distinctive helmets.
In the early days of ancient Rome, the name Galeus was associated with bravery, strength, and martial prowess. It was often bestowed upon soldiers or warriors who had distinguished themselves in battle or demonstrated exceptional valor on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jalea can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. Livy mentioned a Roman general named Galeus Pompeius, who led legions during the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jalea was Galeus Maximus, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. He was known for his writings on stoic philosophy and his advocacy for moral virtue and self-control.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jalea underwent various transformations and was adapted by different cultures and languages. In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Jalea de Montfort was recorded as a prominent figure in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heretics in southern France.
In the 15th century, Jalea Riario, an Italian nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the Italian Wars. He was a member of the powerful Riario family and served as the Lord of Imola and Forlì.
During the Renaissance period, Jalea Baglione was an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) who fought for various Italian city-states, including Florence, Venice, and the Papal States. He was known for his military prowess and leadership skills on the battlefield.
Throughout history, the name Jalea has been associated with bravery, strength, and military achievements, reflecting its ancient Roman roots and the legacy of the original name Galeus.
People
Jalea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalea 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
Jalea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 702 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalea 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 488,254 US residents.
Is Jalea a common name?
We classify Jalea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 713 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalea most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalea was 2007, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalea is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jalea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalea 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.