Jaylah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jaylah means 'intelligent and pure'.
Meaning of the Name Jaylah
Jaylah is a modern feminine name of American origin. It is a combination of the popular names Jay and Kayla. The name Jay is derived from the bird name, Jaybird, which symbolizes intelligence and curiosity. Kayla is a variant of the name Katherine, meaning 'pure'. Altogether, Jaylah carries the meanings of intelligence, purity, and a modern sound.
Popularity of the Name Jaylah
The popularity for the name Jaylah peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 1,366 births, which ranked number 494 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Jaylah had the most female births in 2013 with 1,366, which ranked number 235 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jaylah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 678 births to 288 births, a decline of -57.52%. Among females, Jaylah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 678 births to 288 births, a decline of -57.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jaylah
- 20 Year Trend of Jaylah: 72.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Jaylah: -57.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jaylah: -57.52%
Popularity of Jaylah by State
Among females, Jaylah was most popular in Western states with 91 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 77 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jaylah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 455 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 899 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 823 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jaylah
- Total Births of Jaylah: 264 (-8.21%)
- Female Births of Jaylah: 264 (-8.21%)
Given the downward trend of Jaylah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 264 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jaylah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 264 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.21%.