Total births
363
Girls' name · since 1976
Jaala
Jaala has 363 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 363
- total births
- 1976–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
363 girls have been named Jaala since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jaala recorded 363 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2019.
- 363 total births
- 1976–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
363 girls have been named Jaala since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 363
- total births
- 1976–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jaala was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jaala in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Jaala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jaala's full recorded timeline at 1999, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jaala at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Jaala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2019
- Peak year (2004)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Jaala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaala's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jaala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
58 births
- 2000s
2000s
135 births
- 2010s
2010s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 135 births (37% of all-time use).
Jaala by state
Where Jaala concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.4% |
Georgia share of Jaala's total US births 1.4%
5 of 363 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaala? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 363 babies named Jaala. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 18 births.
When was Jaala most popular? ▼
Jaala was most popular in the 2000s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Jaala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaala are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Jaala been used? ▼
Jaala has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 44 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Jaala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaaliyah, Jaanvi, Jaanai, Jaasia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jaala's data
- Jaala's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (135 total births) through the 2010s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Jaalas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jaala
Nearby Names Like Jaala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaala
Jaaliyah Girl
#12690 411 births
Jaanvi Girl
#6333 291 births
Jaanai Girl
134 births
Jaasia Girl
118 births
Jaana Girl
#12511 110 births
Compare Jaala side by side: Jaala vs Jaaliyah Jaala vs Jaanvi Jaala vs Jaanai
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jaala: Baby Name Since 1976 - 363 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jaala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.