Jela

Jela is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,652 in the US.

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Girl Name #12,652 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jela is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jela often also consider Nev, Yanise, Kailynne .

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Historical Record

Jela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.

Over 68 babies have been named Jela in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,652 for girl names in the US .

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#12,652
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#12,652
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Jelani #2177 Jelena #4395

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Nev Girl Welsh nef meaning heaven Yanise Girl Hebrew via Spanish Kailynne Girl Irish Gaelic via American invention Faven Girl Ethiopian Sira Girl Yailyn Girl

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"brightness, illumination"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jela

Is Jela a boy or girl name?
Jela is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jela?
Jela is currently ranked #12652 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Jela a common or rare name?
Jela is an uncommon name, ranked #12652 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jela?
Jela pairs well with Nev, Yanise, Kailynne, Faven in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jela?
Related spellings include Jelani, Jelena.

About the Name Jela

Jela is a girl name .

Jela is currently ranked #12,652 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jela include Jelani, Jelena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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