Modern invented name, possibly meaning water or noble
Jalaya is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the popular 'Ja-' prefix with names like Alaya or Maya. While it lacks a singular ancient etymology, it is often associated with the Sanskrit word 'Jala' meaning water, or the Arabic 'Alaia' meaning sublime.
Less common today
Jalaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,829 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
