Jalia
Meaning of Jalia
Jalia, categorized as a feminine designation and articulated in both American English and Swahili as /ˈdʒɑliə/, exhibits a phonological structure defined by an initial voiced alveopalatal affricate, a low back vowel nucleus, a medial alveolar lateral approximant, and a final mid-central vowel. Though frequently ascribed to Swahili roots—where it is understood to suggest clarity and sovereignty—onomastic investigation also points to Semitic parallels that connote reward and radiance; such dual etymological strands reflect the name’s intersectional heritage. Statistical records from the United States Social Security Administration demonstrate that Jalia’s annual incidence has undergone modest variation—from as few as five occurrences in the mid-1980s to a maximum of 119 in 2009—while its ranking has persistently remained beyond the top 800, oscillating between positions 771 and 930 from 1983 through 2024. This combination of measured phonetic precision, cross-cultural resonance, and stable albeit limited uptake underscores Jalia’s appeal as a technically refined and progressively considered choice within contemporary Anglo-American naming conventions.
Pronunciation
American English,Swahili
- Pronunced as JAH-lee-uh (/ˈdʒɑliə/)
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Notable People Named Jalia
| Jalia Bintu - |
