Combination of Jay and Lean
Jaylean is a modern American invented name, likely created by combining the name Jay, which refers to the bird or serves as a diminutive for James, with the suffix -lean. It follows the mid-20th-century trend of adding 'lean' or 'lene' to established names to create a feminine form.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jaylean in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
