Jalan

Jalan is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,100 in the US, popular nicknames include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jalan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Jalan often also consider Omid, Ekko, Church .

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Historical Record

Jalan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.

Over 901 babies have been named Jalan in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jalan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,100 for boy names in the US .

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#9,100
Current Rank
Peaked 2000 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#9,100
Total SSA Count
9

Nicknames

Jal Jay Jalie

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Jalan is also used as a girl name, ranked #31665.

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Omid Boy Persian Ekko Boy Greek Church Boy Old English from Greek Suren Boy Persian Xaviar Boy Basque Makias Boy Hebrew Emily Boy Latin aemulus Adrit Boy Sanskrit

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jalan

Is Jalan a boy or girl name?
Jalan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9100. As a girl name, it is ranked #31665. Jalan is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jalan?
Jalan is currently ranked #9100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Jalan?
Common nicknames for Jalan include Jal, Jay, and Jalie.
Is Jalan a common or rare name?
Jalan is an uncommon name, ranked #9100 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Jalan?
Jalan pairs well with Omid, Ekko, Church, Suren in style and sound.

About the Name Jalan

Jalan is a boy name .

Is Jalan a boy or girl name? Jalan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,100 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #31,665. Jalan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jalan is currently ranked #9,100 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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