Holding steady.
Popularity of Jakeisha since 1977
Babies named Jakeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jakeisha is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1977, the name reached its peak popularity in 1993 during the height of the suffix-"isha" naming trend. Since then, its usage has declined and remains stable at low numbers. Jakeisha exemplifies the creative, rhythmic naming style of the 1980s and 1990s, where parents combined familiar prefixes with fashionable endings to craft distinctive names for their daughters. While it has never ranked among the top names nationally, its presence in records reflects a broader cultural shift toward individuality and sound-driven name creation.
Jakeisha is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the prefix "Ja-" (possibly an abbreviation of Jacqueline or James) with the suffix "-keisha," which itself derives from the name Keisha (a variant of Keziah or a modern invention). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 1993, reflecting the 1980s and 1990s trend of creative, rhythmic names ending in "-isha" or "-eisha."
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jake, Keisha, Jaki
Sibling names for Jakeisha
Names that share Jakeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
