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Jalaiya

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Pronounced juh-LY-ah /dʒəˈlaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American coined name, joining the prefix Ja- with a Laiya/-aiya element; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage; a Ja + Laiya blend: Jalaiya. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-LY-ah').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern African-American coined name, joining the prefix Ja- with a Laiya/-aiya element; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7730 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820012024

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

Jalaiya is a modern African-American coined name, with no single fixed root — joining the prefix Ja- with a Laiya/-aiya element (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-LY-ah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jalaiya is a modern African-American coined name, joining the prefix Ja- with a Laiya/-aiya element — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'juh-LY-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

JalayaJaliyahJalayah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalaiya mean?

Jalaiya is a modern coined name joining Ja- with a Laiya element; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jalaiya?

It's said juh-LY-ah /dʒəˈlaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalaiya a boy or girl name?

Jalaiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Jalaiya?

Jalaiya is a very rare name in the U.S.

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