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Jalaila

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Pronounced juh-LAY-luh /dʒəˈleɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage echoing Laila/Layla (Arabic, 'night') with a Ja- opening. The blend leans on sound; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft coinage: Jalaila echoes Laila ('night') (said 'juh-LAY-luh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern coinage echoing Laila/Layla (Arabic, 'night') with a Ja- opening. The blend leans on sound; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2020)#9186 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jalaila echoes Laila/Layla (Arabic, 'night'), opened with Ja-. As a coinage it leans on sound rather than a single settled meaning -- routes uncertain, which we note. Extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'juh-LAY-luh').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Jalaila rides the sound of Laila (Arabic, 'night') with a Ja- opening -- a soft, current coinage whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'juh-LAY-luh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Jalaila — near Laila; coinage; uncertain

Variations

JalaylaJelailaJalela

Nicknames

JaeLaila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalaila mean?

Jalaila is a modern coinage echoing Laila (Arabic, 'night'); it leans on sound over a single fixed meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jalaila?

It's said juh-LAY-luh /dʒəˈleɪ.lə/ -- 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalaila a boy or girl name?

Jalaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Jalaila?

Jalaila is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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