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Jalaya
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Pronounced juh-LAY-uh /dʒəˈleɪ.ə/High
Meaning: clear, transparentMedium
In 30 seconds: Jalaya is a modern name possibly meaning clear or transparent water from Arabic jala. A melodic three-syllable name with a fresh flowing quality.
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Meaningclear, transparent
U.S. rank (2024)#2388 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births76 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,866
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Jalaya may derive from Arabic jala (clear) with the -aya suffix, or be a modern creative compound.
Jalaya has appeared in US birth records as a melodic three-syllable name.
Did you know? The Arabic word jala (clarity) is used in descriptions of clear water and pure light — making Jalaya a name that evokes pristine water running over sunlit stones.
Overall data confidence 62%
US Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity dataBehind the Name: Alaya — name etymology reference
Variations
JalaylaJalaiaAlayaAaliyah
Nicknames
JalaLaya
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Frequently Asked
What does Jalaya mean?
Jalaya may mean clear or transparent water from the Arabic jala, or it may be a modern creative compound.
How do you pronounce Jalaya?
Jalaya is pronounced juh-LAY-uh (/dʒəˈleɪ.ə/), with three syllables.
Is Jalaya a girl's name?
Yes, Jalaya is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jalaya?
Jalaya is an uncommon modern name that appeared in US records in the 21st century.