unisex name
Jayel
jay-EL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 173
Jayel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2008, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jayel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Jayel?
In 2020, Jayel was given to 15 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jayel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jayel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jayel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jayel
- English jay-EL
Sibling Names for Jayel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jayel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jayel
How popular is the name Jayel?
In 2020, Jayel was given to 15 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jayel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jayel is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jayel?
Jayel has 2 syllables.
When was Jayel most popular?
Jayel peaked in 2008, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.