Declining since 2008, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Jakiyah since 1992
Babies named Jakiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 660 |
| 2010s | 603 |
| 2020s | 185 |
Meaning & origin
Jakiyah is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, a product of the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it was most frequently given to baby girls. As of 2025, the name has been falling in usage since that peak, with a rank of 3,975 and an incidence of about 1 in 44,646 births. The name is most commonly found in Alabama and Georgia, reflecting its regional popularity in the Southern United States. Like many names formed with the Ja- prefix, Jakiyah carries no traditional meaning but offers a distinctive, melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique name.
Jakiyah is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable Ja- prefix (seen in names like Jada and Jayla) with the -kiyah suffix (inspired by names like Aaliyah or Makiyah). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992 and peaked in popularity in 2008, reflecting the trend of creative, melodic names in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Jakiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiya, Jaki
Sibling names for Jakiyah
Names that share Jakiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
