Jalaya

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juh-LAY-uh'juh-LAY-uh'3 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Cheerful

MEANING

Joyful

ORIGIN

Modern

ETYMOLOGY

Likely a modern creation with no specific etymological roots.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often chosen for its pleasing sound and modern vibe.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Appeared in the late 20th century as a unique given name.

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The name Jalaya means "Joyful" in English.
Jalaya has Modern origins. Likely a modern creation with no specific etymological roots.
Jalaya is pronounced juh-LAY-uh (juh-LAY-uh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Jalaya include Jay, Laya, J, Jae.
Some middle name ideas for Jalaya include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Marie.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Jalaya include Aaliyah, Jaden, Maya, Elijah.
The most common spelling is Jalaya. Alternative spellings include Jalaia, Jalayah.