Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaquayla since 1991
Babies named Jaquayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquayla is a modern American name that emerged in the early 1990s, first recorded in 1991. It reflects a trend of blending traditional roots (Jacqueline, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter') with the melodic -ayla suffix popular in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak year in 2000, when it saw its highest usage, though it has never entered the top 1000 nationally. The trajectory since then has been stable, with modest but consistent use. As a creative formation, Jaquayla is primarily found in African American communities, where such innovative name constructions have become a cultural hallmark.
Jaquayla is a modern American feminine name that blends elements of Jacqueline (a feminine form of Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter') with the fashionable -ayla ending seen in names like Kayla and Layla. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and peaked in usage around 2000, primarily among African American communities where creative name formations are common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jackie, Quayla, Jaq
Sibling names for Jaquayla
Names that share Jaquayla's style, for a brother or sister.
