Jaela
2025 SSA
About Jaela
Jaela is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Jayla or Kayla, names that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Hebrew name Yael, meaning 'mountain goat' or 'to ascend,' which appears in the Bible as a heroic woman. Jaela combines melodic sounds with contemporary styling, featuring the popular '-ela' ending found in names like Michaela and Gabriela. Though relatively uncommon, it began appearing more frequently in the United States after 2000 as parents sought distinctive yet accessible names. Jaela offers a balance between uniqueness and familiarity, with a gentle, flowing quality that appeals to modern naming tastes.
Pronounced JAY-luh.
As of October 2026, Jaela ranked #5800 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1332 for girls in 2006.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,660 | 66 | 36.9 |
| 2015 | #2,754 | 64 | 35.9 |
| 2016 | #2,778 | 62 | 35 |
| 2017 | #2,618 | 67 | 38.8 |
| 2018 | #2,853 | 59 | 34.7 |
| 2019 | #3,957 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #3,198 | 49 | 30.3 |
| 2021 | #3,362 | 47 | 28.6 |
| 2022 | #4,069 | 36 | 21.9 |
| 2023 | #4,008 | 37 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |