Rising since 2000, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Jakhai since 1997
Babies named Jakhai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Jakhai is a modern American name first recorded in 1997, reflecting a contemporary trend of creative, invented names. Its popularity has been rising since 2000, with a peak rank of 4,539 in 2025. In that year, approximately 1 in 77,640 newborn boys received this name, making it a distinctive choice. It has not been associated with any top U.S. states, indicating broad but very sparse usage. Jakhai's construction follows a pattern common among 21st-century coinages: a known prefix paired with a novel suffix, giving it a fresh yet familiar sound.
Jakhai appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular name prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jaden, Jalen) combined with a distinct ending such as '-khai'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1997 and has seen gradual use, reflecting a trend of inventive, phonetic American names. No traditional etymology or foreign derivation has been established.
Sibling names for Jakhai
Names that share Jakhai's style, for a brother or sister.
