Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaquala since 1986
Babies named Jaquala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquala is a rare modern American name that first appeared in 1986, with its peak usage in 1997 during a period when unique, melodic names ending in -a were popular. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000, and its trajectory has remained stable at low usage since the 1990s. Although it resembles the name Jacqueline in sound, Jaquala is a distinct invention, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. No states recorded a notable concentration of Jaquala births, underscoring its scattered, idiosyncratic use. Parents choosing Jaquala today select a name that stands out for its rarity and contemporary feel.
Jaquala appears to be a modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It likely draws from the popular Jacqueline, combined with the fashionable -ala suffix seen in names like Jakala or Shakala. Despite its similarity to the name Jacqueline (French feminine form of Jacques, meaning 'supplanter'), Jaquala has no direct etymological link to that name and is best understood as a creative modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Jacqui, Lala
Sibling names for Jaquala
Names that share Jaquala's style, for a brother or sister.
