What is the origin of the name Jalayla?

Jalayla is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Jalayla?

Jalayla is currently ranked #6236 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jalayla?

Jalayla is pronounced jah-LAY-lah.

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GirlArabic

Jalayla

jah-LAY-lah

Popularity

#6236

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

325

Peak Year

#25 in 2020

First Recorded

2001

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Jalayla is an Arabic name. It has no specific defined meaning but has a melodic sound.

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Jay Lala Layla

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Jay Lala Layla

Spelling Variations

Jalila Jaleela

Similar Names

Layla Jamila Aaliyah Samira

Personality Traits

CreativeSensitiveCompassionateArtistic

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