Jalay

Jalay is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,227 in the US, popular nicknames include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.

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Girl Name #29,227 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jalay is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jalay often also consider Eola, Abisha, Brooklee .

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Historical Record

Jalay first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.

Over 11 babies have been named Jalay in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jalay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,227 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#29,227
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#29,227
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Jalani #1207 Jalayah #1759 Jalaya #2393

Nicknames

Jal Jay Jalie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jalay

Is Jalay a boy or girl name?
Jalay is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jalay?
Jalay is currently ranked #29227 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jalay?
Common nicknames for Jalay include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.
Is Jalay a common or rare name?
Jalay is an uncommon name, ranked #29227 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jalay?
Jalay pairs well with Eola, Abisha, Brooklee, Lucabella in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jalay?
Related spellings include Jalani, Jalayah, Jalaya.

About the Name Jalay

Jalay is a girl name .

Jalay is currently ranked #29,227 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jalay include Jal, Jay, and Jalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Jalay include Jalani, Jalayah, Jalaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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