Jaleah
Jaleah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, potentially borrowing elements meaning 'weary' (from Leah) or 'high, exalted' (from Aaliyah).
Origin and history
Jaleah is a modern American name created by blending elements from popular names like Leah or Aaliyah with the prefix Ja-. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a relatively rare but established choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,727 babies in the United States have been named Jaleah since 1880. It ranks #2889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1506.
States where it is most popular
- FL (15.5 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- NC (7.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,044 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,881 |
| 2020-2029 | 598 |
Nicknames
Jay, Leah, Lia
Fun facts
- Jaleah is part of a 1990s and 2000s trend of inventing names using the popular prefix 'Ja-' combined with established feminine names or endings.
- The name first entered the U.S. Top 1000 baby names in the mid-2000s as parents sought unique melodic sounds.