Jala

Jala is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,458 in the US.

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Girl Name #16,458 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jala is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jala often also consider Charisa, Smith, Chelita .

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Historical Record

Jala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.

Over 2,049 babies have been named Jala in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jala is past its peak , currently ranked #16,458 for girl names in the US .

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#16,458
Current Rank
Peaked 2001 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,458
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Jaliyah #802 Jalani #1207 Jalayah #1759 Jaleah #2230 Jalaya #2393 Jaloni #4002 Jaliah #4351 Jalissa #4422

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Chelita Girl

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"little Concha, little shell"

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Toyah Girl

English modern coinage origin

"playful, delightful"

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Artesia Girl

Latin Artesianus origin

"from Artois, noble strength"

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Latoi Girl

African-American origin

"creative American La- prefix name"

#16,627 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jala

Is Jala a boy or girl name?
Jala is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Jala?
Jala is currently ranked #16458 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Jala a common or rare name?
Jala is an uncommon name, ranked #16458 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Jala?
Jala pairs well with Charisa, Smith, Chelita, Toyah in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jala?
Related spellings include Jaliyah, Jalani, Jalayah, Jaleah.

About the Name Jala

Jala is a girl name .

Jala is currently ranked #16,458 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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