Jazleen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful queen".
Name Census estimates that about 1,257 living Americans carry the first name Jazleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazleen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazleen births was 2008 (124 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazleen. 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.
Key insights
- • Jazleen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 272,676 Americans
Peak year
2008
124 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,808
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Jazleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazleen 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 705 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
Jazleen 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 Jazleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazleens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jazleen, while Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 98 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazleen
The name Jazleen is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, specifically from the word "Jazil," which means "abundant" or "plentiful." Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, where it was commonly used during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jazleen can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this time, the name was associated with individuals from noble or prominent families.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jazleen has been documented in various Arabic texts and literary works, including poetry and historical chronicles. It is believed to have been particularly popular among the ruling classes and aristocracy in regions like Persia (modern-day Iran) and the Levant (the eastern Mediterranean region).
One noteworthy historical figure bearing the name Jazleen was a renowned Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 11th century. Her full name was Jazleen Al-Tabari, and she was celebrated for her profound contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy. Another influential figure was Jazleen Al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula, who lived in the 12th century and made significant advancements in the field of celestial mechanics.
In the realm of Islamic history, the name Jazleen is associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Jazleen Al-Baghdadi, a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 13th century and played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned several centuries, the name Jazleen gained further prominence. One notable figure from this period was Jazleen Sultana, a influential member of the Ottoman royal family who lived in the 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Over the course of its long history, the name Jazleen has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and members of noble families. While its popularity has fluctuated across different regions and time periods, it has remained a cherished name within the Arabic-speaking world, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots.
People
Jazleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazleen 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
Jazleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazleen 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 272,676 US residents.
Is Jazleen a common name?
We classify Jazleen as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazleen was 2008, when 124 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazleen is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazleen 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.