Jaylah is an alternative spelling Jayla, both of which are made up American names. Many consider it a feminine version of Jay. Either way, It's been pretty popular in the United States for the last decade or two and continues to be a favorite for girls as many names that end in “lah” are at the moment. Jaylah pairs well with both classic and trendy middle names.
Meaning of the name Jaylah:
English: Bird
Sanskrit: Victory
Origin of the name Jaylah:
Jaylah is a name created in the United States, most likely a feminization of the male name Jay. In this case, it would mean “bird.” It's also possible that it's derived from the Sanskrit word “jaya,” which means “victory.”
Symbolism of the name Jaylah:
Jaylah could be a name new parents choose to honor a relative or other loved one named Jay. Some people may also find symbolism in the “bird” meaning, or if they believe the Sanskrit background, they may see their new baby as their own little victory.
Style of the name Jaylah:
New age
Gender of the name Jaylah:
Jaylah is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Jaylah:
JAY-la
Number of syllables in the name Jaylah:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Jaylah:
The baby name Jaylah evokes images of someone who is driven and works hard.
Alternative spellings for the name Jaylah:
- Jayla
- Jeylah
- Jeyla
Nicknames for the name Jaylah:
- Jay
- JJ
- Lala
Popularity of the name Jaylah:
According to the Social Security Administration, Jaylah has been a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States since 2006. It was most popular in 2013 when it ranked at number 234. In 2020, it ranked at number 732.
Related names for the name Jaylah:
Great middle names for Jaylah and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Brooklyn (place name)
- Emily (rival)
- Abigal (father's joy)
- Madison (son of Matthew)
- Charlotte (free man)
- Victoria (victory)
- Agnes (chaste)
- Vanessa (butterfly)
Famous people with the name Jaylah:
- Jaylah Hope Yanez (actor)
Jaylahs in popular culture:
- Jaylah (character on the TV show “Star Trek Beyond”)