Jaleeyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "exalted" or "elevated one".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Jaleeyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaleeyah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaleeyah births was 2010 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaleeyah. 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
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
2010
22 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,147
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jaleeyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaleeyah 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 133 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah
The name Jaleeyah is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "jaliah," which means "exalted" or "elevated." The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
Historically, the name Jaleeyah was primarily used in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates. Its earliest recorded usage can be found in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical texts from the medieval period.
While there are no known direct references to the name Jaleeyah in religious scriptures or significant historical events, it has been associated with the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world. The name's meaning, "exalted," reflects the importance placed on honor and nobility in Arabic culture.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaleeyah was Jaleeyah bint Abdulrahman, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century in the city of Basra, modern-day Iraq. Her literary works and contributions to Arabic literature have been widely celebrated.
Another notable figure with the name Jaleeyah was Jaleeyah al-Qurashi, a 12th-century Islamic scholar from the city of Mecca. She was recognized for her expertise in hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and her teachings influenced many Islamic scholars of her time.
In the 15th century, Jaleeyah al-Misri was a prominent Egyptian calligrapher and artist. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and palaces, and she is considered one of the most skilled calligraphers in the history of Islamic art.
During the 18th century, Jaleeyah al-Khalili was a renowned physician and herbalist from Damascus, Syria. Her contributions to traditional Arabic medicine and her expertise in the use of medicinal plants were highly respected throughout the region.
More recently, in the 20th century, Jaleeyah al-Siddiq was a celebrated Egyptian actress and singer. She starred in numerous films and plays, and her melodious voice captivated audiences across the Arab world.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jaleeyah throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and scholarship to art, medicine, and entertainment.
People
Jaleeyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaleeyah 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
Jaleeyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaleeyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaleeyah 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 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Jaleeyah a common name?
We classify Jaleeyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 197 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaleeyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaleeyah was 2010, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaleeyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah 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 Jaleeyah?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jaleeyah at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.