Jelayne is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my judge." It is a unique and distinctive name that combines elements from two classic names, giving it a modern and elegant feel. The name Jelayne is composed of the first syllable of Jaclyn and the second syllable of Jane, creating a beautiful fusion of two timeless names. It is often misspelled as Jalayne or Jelayne, but its proper pronunciation is "Jay-layn." The name Jelayne gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has since been used consistently, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other girls' names.
The name Jelayne was popular in 1961 with five babies being given this unique name that year.