What is the origin of the name Jalayiah?

Jalayiah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Jalayiah?

Jalayiah is currently ranked #14144 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jalayiah?

Jalayiah is pronounced jah-LAY-ah.

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GirlArabic

Jalayiah

jah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#14144

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

150

Peak Year

#12 in 2019

First Recorded

2007

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A modern name, possibly a combination of prefixes and suffixes. Its specific meaning is open to interpretation.

Nickname Watch

Jala Jay Lia Layah

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Jala Jay Lia Layah

Spelling Variations

Jalaya Jaleah Jaleiya

Similar Names

Jaliyah Aaliyah Amari Kamila

Personality Traits

OptimisticCharmingExpressiveSociable

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