What origin is the name Jalis?

Jalis comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jalis a popular name?

Jalis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jalis?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Jalis — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Jalis

Q: Is Jalis a rare name?

Yes. Jalis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jalis

Jalis

Boy

african

2 syllables

Jalis is an african boy's name meaning "An African name meaning a table companion or an associate. It suggests a person who is social and friendly.".

The meaning of Jalis is "An African name meaning a table companion or an associate. It suggests a person who is social and friendly." — a boy name of african origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African name meaning a table companion or an associate. It suggests a person who is social and friendly.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jalis

Very rare in US records

What does Jalis mean?

Jalis is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African name meaning a table companion or an associate. It suggests a person who is social and friendly.".