The baby name Jaylah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪlə/ (JAY-lah).
Jaylah is English in Origin.
The baby name Jaylah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒeɪlə/ (JAY-lah).
Jaylah is English in Origin.
Jaylah is a modern American feminine name formed by combining Jay with the melodic -la ending, in step with fashions that produced Kayla and Layla. Jay can reference the lively jaybird in English or serve as a nickname for J- names; the Layla sound also ties the name, by association, to the Arabic word layla “night.” Because it is a contemporary coinage, Jaylah has no single traditional meaning, but it’s commonly read as a stylish blend evoking brightness and night.
Usage grew in the United States from the early 2000s as an alternative spelling of Jayla, with a noticeable bump after the character Jaylah appeared in Star Trek Beyond (2016). The name is especially popular in African American naming traditions and has seen limited but rising use in other English-speaking countries. Related forms include Jayla (dominant), Jaelah, Jaela, Jaila, and Jaylee/Jayleigh; rarer spellings include Jaylaa and Jeyla.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #720 | 197 | 8,487 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Jaylah is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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