Jaleia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of the Arabic name Jalia.
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Jaleia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaleia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaleia births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaleia. 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
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,669
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jaleia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaleia 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 119 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaleia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaleia 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 Jaleia 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 Jaleia
The name Jaleia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically Aramaic and Arabic. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "jalil," which means "glorious" or "majestic." This name has been in use for centuries and has a rich history that spans various cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaleia can be found in ancient Aramaic texts dating back to the 5th century BCE. During this time, the name was predominantly used in the region of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria and Turkey. The name was likely given to girls born into noble or influential families, as a way to bestow upon them a sense of grandeur and distinction.
As the influence of Arabic culture spread across the Middle East and North Africa, the name Jaleia also gained popularity in these regions. It was particularly common among the aristocratic classes, who valued the name's connotations of majesty and prestige.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Jaleia al-Hamdaniya was a prominent female scholar and poet from the city of Mosul in modern-day Iraq. Her works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary tradition of the Islamic world during that period.
Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals who bore the name Jaleia. In the 14th century, Jaleia bint Abi Bakr was a renowned Sufi mystic and spiritual leader in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Her teachings and writings were highly influential in the spread of Sufism across the region.
Another prominent figure was Jaleia al-Qurashiya, who lived in the 16th century and was a celebrated calligrapher and artist in the Ottoman Empire. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces in Istanbul and other major cities of the empire.
In more recent times, Jaleia al-Hashimi was a pioneering Iraqi feminist and activist who played a crucial role in the women's rights movement in the early 20th century. She fought for women's education, legal rights, and political representation in Iraq, and her efforts paved the way for greater gender equality in the region.
While the name Jaleia has its roots in the Middle East and Islamic cultures, it has also been adopted and used in various other parts of the world over the centuries. Its rich history and connotations of grandeur and majesty have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a strong cultural heritage and a sense of distinction.
People
Jaleia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaleia 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
Jaleia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaleia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaleia 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 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Jaleia a common name?
We classify Jaleia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaleia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaleia was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaleia is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaleia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaleia 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.