Jalah
Jalah is a girl baby name. Ranked #21,123 in the US, popular nicknames include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jalah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 597 babies have been named Jalah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalah is past its peak , currently ranked #21,123 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,123
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Jalah is also used as a boy name, ranked #41949.
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About the Name Jalah
Jalah is a girl name .
Is Jalah a boy or girl name? Jalah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,123 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,949. Jalah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jalah is currently ranked #21,123 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalah include Jal, Jay, and Jalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jalah include Jalani, Jalayah, Jalaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis