Fun Facts About the Name Jalei
- 102 babies named Jalei: U.S. records list 102 babies given the name Jalei from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Jalei Mean?
Jalei is a name of uncertain meaning and origin. It is used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, but it does not have a securely documented etymology. A possible comparison is Arabic jalī (جلي), "clear" or "manifest," but the resemblance alone does not show that Jalei derives from that word. Similar-looking names such as Jalee and Jaylee are separate forms with their own uncertain histories and should not be treated as proof of a shared root.
Jalei Name History & Origins
The name's development is not well documented. Jalei is uncommon, and its spelling does not correspond to a single traditional name with a clear line of descent. The final -ei is pronounced like the "ei" in English lei in the common American pronunciation, which helps explain the spelling but not its origin. Without a documented chain of transmission, any fixed ancient meaning assigned to Jalei remains uncertain.
How Popular is the Name Jalei?
Jalei has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2014. Its best rank was #9,205 in 2014.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,891 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2020 | #16,111 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2019 | #10,833 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2018 | #14,542 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2016 | #10,409 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2015 | #17,557 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2014 | #9,205 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2012 | #12,689 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2011 | #13,937 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2010 | #10,736 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2007 | #11,150 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2005 | #17,537 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2004 | #17,185 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2001 | #16,348 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Jalei Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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You are always looking for a chance to do your own thing, to be your own person, and to have things done your own way.
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