Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaqua since 1986
Babies named Jaqua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | 0 |
| 1990s | 14 | 39 |
| 2000s | 0 | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jaqua is an extremely rare name that entered U.S. birth records in 1991, at the start of a decade that saw many inventive names. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, but has never appeared among the top 1000 names, with fewer than five annual births on average. Since the 1990s, its usage has remained stable but minimal, never breaking into mainstream awareness. No U.S. state has recorded enough Jaquas to rank among its top names, underscoring the name's scarcity. Jaqua is most often given to boys, following the pattern of similar phonetic inventions. Its meaning and linguistic origin are not established, placing it among modern American coinages of the late 20th century.
Jaqua is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, likely a modern coinage. It may be a variation of Jaquan or a blend of Ja- and Qua, following a pattern of invented names. No traditional etymological roots have been identified.
Sibling names for Jaqua
Names that share Jaqua's style, for a brother or sister.
