Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Jakaya since 1994
Babies named Jakaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Jakaya is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1994, appearing only a handful of times each year. Its peak came in 2002, when it reached its highest frequency, though even then it remained extremely rare. Since 2003, the name's trajectory has been falling, with fewer than five U.S. births per year in recent years. The name was not recorded in any state with enough frequency to rank, indicating it was used widely across the country in very small numbers. Without a known etymology, Jakaya appears to be a creative coinage, perhaps influenced by the popular -aya suffix seen in names like Maya and Aaliyah. Its uniqueness and rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name.
Jakaya is a name of likely modern American invention, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It may be a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Jakai or Jakobi, or a feminine form of Jacob. Its usage has been rare and predominantly for girls, with a peak in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaka, Kaya
Sibling names for Jakaya
Names that share Jakaya's style, for a brother or sister.
