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The baby name Jaila is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-lah (ˈdʒeɪlə),JAY-ee-lah (ˈdʒeɪiːlə) — less common.

Jaila is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 23.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: JAY-lah (ˈdʒeɪlə),JAY-ee-lah (ˈdʒeɪiːlə) — less common

What is the meaning of the name Jaila ?

The baby name Jaila is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-lah (ˈdʒeɪlə),JAY-ee-lah (ˈdʒeɪiːlə) — less common.

Jaila is English in Origin.

Jaila is a modern English given name, primarily feminine, usually pronounced JAY-lah. It is most often a respelling of Jayla, a late-20th-century American coinage formed from Jay plus the -la ending, influenced by Layla (Arabic layl, “night”). Some also note overlap with Hebrew Yael/Jael, meaning “ibex; to ascend,” which inspired spellings like Jaela.

Jaila appears in U.S. records from the 1990s, rising with Jayla and other -ayla names in the 2000s, especially in African-American communities; it remains the rarer spelling. Variants and related forms include Jayla, Jaylah, Jaela, Jaelah, Jaylea, and Jailah. Depending on the root, Jaila can mean “night” or “to ascend,” though many choose it for its lilting sound.

Jaila has the following similar or variant Names

Jaila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
Canada Girls 2017 #290 7 3,011
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
BR Girls 0 #885 57 12,708
United States Girls 2024 #895 22 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,602 13 28,008

Jaila is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AO
BH

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People also ask about Jaila

Jaila is predominantly a girl's name.
Jaila is a 23 syllable name, pronounced JAY-lah (ˈdʒeɪlə),JAY-ee-lah (ˈdʒeɪiːlə) — less common.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jayla, Jaylah, Jaela, Jaelah, Jailah and Jaila (alternate spelling).
Across languages, Jaila has these equivalents: Jael (Hebrew), Jayla (English), Kayla (similar sound), Gaila/Gayla (similar sound).
Yes — Jaila ranked #290 in Canada in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Jaila ranks highest in Canada (#290 in 2017).
Jaila's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #865 in 2014 to #895 in 2024 in United States.