Jalayiah
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Jalayiah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 150 babies have been named Jalayiah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jalayiah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,617 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,617
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jalayiah
Jalayiah is a girl name .
Jalayiah is currently ranked #27,617 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jalayiah include Jal, Jala, Jalay, Jalaie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Jay, Jaie, and Jalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jalayiah include Jalani, Jalayah, Jalaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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