Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1997
Jaleyah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Jaleyah, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6808
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
606 babies have been named Jaleyah since 1997, making it today's #6808 girls' name.
Jaleyah has 606 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6808 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #6808 among girls today
- 606 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaleyah is currently the #6808 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 606 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6808
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Jaleyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6808
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Jaleyah was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
45 babies were named Jaleyah in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaleyah compares
606 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaleyah's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaleyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 606 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jaleyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jaleyah splits its recorded history at 2012: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jaleyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#6,808
Active since
1997
Jaleyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Jaleyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jaleyah's strongest decade.
327 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Jaleyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
152 births
- 2010s
2010s
327 births
- 2020s 113
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 327 births (54% of all-time use).
How Jaleyah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jaleyah's total volume
Jaleyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jaleyah by state
Where Jaleyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 28 | 4.6% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 8 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
Florida share of Jaleyah's total US births 4.6%
Even split
28 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaleyah? ▼
606 babies have been named Jaleyah since 1997. It currently ranks #6808 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 45 births.
When was Jaleyah most popular? ▼
Jaleyah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 327 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Jaleyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaleyah are Florida (28 births), California (8 births), North Carolina (8 births).
How long has the name Jaleyah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jaleyah since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jaleyah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaliyah, Jalisa, Jalyn, Jalynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jaleyah's data
- Jaleyah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (327 total births) through the 2020s (113) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Jaleyahs (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jaleyah
Nearby Names Like Jaleyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaleyah
Jaliyah Girl
#804 12,277 births
Jalisa Girl
#4822 6,194 births
Jalyn Girl
#10417 4,827 births
Jalynn Girl
#6446 4,774 births
Jaleah Girl
#2224 3,727 births
Compare Jaleyah side by side: Jaleyah vs Jaliyah Jaleyah vs Jalisa Jaleyah vs Jalyn
Related Names
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Jaleyah: #6808 Girls' Name - 606 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaleyah. 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 Jaleyah 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.