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Jaylah

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Pronounced JAY-luh /ˈdʒeɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the initial J) with the -lah suffix (possibly from Hebrew -lah endings like Aaliyah)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern American compound of Jay and -lah, part of the expansive Jay- naming family. The -lah ending echoes Hebrew-style names like Aaliyah and Delilah, lending a spiritual touch to a modern coinage.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningModern American compound of Jay (the bird or the initial J) with the -lah suffix (possibly from Hebrew -lah endings like Aaliyah)
U.S. rank (2025)#1321 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births169 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,661

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319932025

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

Jaylah is a modern compound of Jay (the bird or the sound of the letter J) and -lah (possibly a -lah ending from Hebrew-influenced names like Aaliyah). It belongs to the extensive Jay- naming cluster in American usage.

Jaylah appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #1199 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Jaylah is also the name of the alien character played by Sofia Boutella in Star Trek Beyond (2016) — a fierce, independent survivor whose memorable character gave the name a brief cultural boost.
Overall data confidence 75%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JaylaJayleeJailah

Nicknames

JayJay-Jay

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If you like Jaylah…

Jayla— the shorter Jay + -la compound, same family
Jaylee— Jay + -lee compound in the same Jay- cluster
Jayda— Jay + -da compound in the same family
Aaliyah— -iyah/-iah ending name that Jaylah's -lah echoes
Dalilah— three-syllable -lah ending name in the same sound register

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaylah mean?

Jaylah is a modern American compound of Jay and -lah, possibly echoing Hebrew -lah endings (as in Aaliyah). It is a creative coinage without a single documented meaning.

How do you pronounce Jaylah?

It's said JAY-luh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaylah a boy or girl name?

Jaylah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Jaylah?

Jaylah ranked #1199 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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