Jaleen

Jaleen is a modern name that emerged in the United States primarily in the 1990s. It may be a variant of Jalene or a masculine form of Jalene/Jolene. Alternatively, it could combine the popular prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jamal, Jason, and Javon) with the suffix '-leen' (as in Kathleen or Colleen). The 'Ja-' prefix appears in names from multiple linguistic traditions, including Hebrew and various African languages, while the '-leen' suffix has Irish and English connections, demonstrating how modern naming often blends diverse linguistic elements. Jaleen can be used for both boys and girls, though it appears more frequently as a masculine name. While never extremely common, Jaleen saw its highest usage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, reflecting trends toward distinctive, melodic names with creative constructions.

Jaleen is also given to boys.

Pronounced juh-LEEN.

As of October 2026, Jaleen ranked #12945 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #2364 in 2001.