Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Jakara since 1977
Babies named Jakara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 192 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jakara is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1977. It has never appeared in the national top 1,000 names, reflecting its rare and distinctive nature. The name saw its highest usage in 1998, but its popularity has been falling steadily since then. As a contemporary invention, Jakara does not have deep historical roots or a widely accepted meaning. It may appeal to parents looking for a unique, melodic name that feels familiar yet uncommon. Despite its obscurity, Jakara fits well with other modern invented names and has been used almost exclusively for girls.
Jakara appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1977. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jacob or Jamal) with the suffix '-kara', possibly influenced by the name Kara. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally and is used almost exclusively for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaki, Kara, Jake
Sibling names for Jakara
Names that share Jakara's style, for a brother or sister.
