Jaleiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of elements meaning "God's greatness".
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the first name Jaleiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaleiah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaleiah births was 2011 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaleiah. 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
169
~ 1 in 2,028,132 Americans
Peak year
2011
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,494
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaleiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaleiah 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 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaleiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah
The name Jaleiah is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural lineage, nor is it derived from any ancient words or roots. The name lacks historical references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
Despite its recent emergence, Jaleiah has gained popularity in certain regions of the world, particularly in the United States. While the name's exact origin is uncertain, some speculate that it may be a creative combination of elements from various languages, blending sounds and styles to create a unique and melodic moniker.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaleiah is an American actress and model born in the late 20th century. While not widely famous, her presence in various media and entertainment outlets has contributed to the name's exposure and recognition.
Another notable figure with the name Jaleiah is an American social media influencer and content creator. Born in the early 21st century, she has amassed a significant online following, particularly among younger generations, further popularizing the name Jaleiah.
In the world of sports, there is a professional basketball player named Jaleiah who has represented her country in international competitions. Her athletic achievements and media coverage have introduced the name to a broader audience.
Jaleiah is also the name of a celebrated author and poet from the Caribbean region. Her literary works, exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage, have garnered critical acclaim and brought the name Jaleiah into the literary sphere.
While the name Jaleiah may lack a deep historical lineage, its modern-day bearers have certainly left their mark in various fields, contributing to the name's growing recognition and popularity in contemporary times.
People
Jaleiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaleiah 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
Jaleiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaleiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaleiah 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 2,028,132 US residents.
Is Jaleiah a common name?
We classify Jaleiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaleiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaleiah was 2011, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaleiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah 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 Jaleiah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.