Holding steady.
Popularity of Jakirah since 1997
Babies named Jakirah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jakirah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, placing it among modern coinages that emerged in the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, after which usage has remained stable but low. The name never entered the top 1000, with approximately 1 in every 100,000 girls receiving it at its height. Its trajectory from 2009 onward has been flat, indicating steady but niche appeal. Though no top states are recorded, the name follows a pattern seen across the U.S. for names ending in -irah, a suffix popularized by names like Kira and Mira. Jakirah showcases the creative blending of familiar sounds into a distinctive new form.
Jakirah is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1990s. It likely combines the popular prefix Ja- (as in Jacqueline or Jack) with the fashionable suffix -irah, seen in names like Kira and Mira. It may also be a respelling of the name Jakira, itself a modern invention. The name has seen modest use in the United States, peaking in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaki, Kira
Sibling names for Jakirah
Names that share Jakirah's style, for a brother or sister.
