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Jaleah

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Pronounced juh-LEE-uh /d͡ʒə.ˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: High, lofty, sublimeMedium

In 30 seconds: Jaleah is an African American girl's name meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningHigh, lofty, sublime
U.S. rank (2025)#2497 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,727

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219872025

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

Jaleah is a modern African American name conveying 'high' or 'lofty'. It joins the popular group of melodic girls' names that pair a J- opening with the warm -eah ending.

Its three soft syllables give it a smooth, uplifted quality in keeping with its meaning. The name reflects the inventive, sound-led spirit of contemporary American naming.

Did you know? Jaleah is a spelling variant of Jaliyah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'high, lofty, sublime' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Jaleah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Jaleah…

Zaliyah— Shares the same 'high, lofty' meaning in a related modern name.
Aaliyah— Carries the lofty sense and a close -aleah sound.
Jalayah— another African American name
Naliyah— a similarly popular pick
Taniyah— another African American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaleah mean?

Jaleah is usually explained as meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Jaleah?

It's commonly said juh-LEE-uh /d͡ʒə.ˈli.ə/.

Is Jaleah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jaleah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jaleah?

In 2024, Jaleah ranked #2217 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.

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