Total births
258
Girls' name · since 1992
Jakala
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 258 babies named Jakala, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 258
- total births
- 1992–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Jakala is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 258 have been recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakala has been recorded 258 times among girls since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2012.
- 258 total births
- 1992–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
258 girls have been named Jakala since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 258
- total births
- 1992–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Jakala was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
25 babies were named Jakala in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Jakala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jakala splits its recorded history at 2002: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2010 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jakala at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Jakala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2012
- Peak year (2004)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Jakala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jakala's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Jakala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
87 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 161 births (62% of all-time use).
Jakala by state
Where Jakala concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 11 | 4.3% |
Mississippi share of Jakala's total US births 4.3%
11 of 258 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakala? ▼
258 babies have been named Jakala since 1992. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 2004 with 25 births.
When was Jakala most popular? ▼
Jakala was most popular in the 2000s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Jakala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jakala are Mississippi (11 births).
How long has the name Jakala been used? ▼
Records for Jakala go back to 1992, giving 21 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Jakala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jakayla, Jakiyah, Jakiya, Jakira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jakala's data
- Jakala's decade-level peak was the 2000s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Jakalas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jakala
Nearby Names Like Jakala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakala
Jakayla Girl
#3857 6,840 births
Jakiyah Girl
#4443 1,501 births
Jakiya Girl
#7410 1,432 births
Jakira Girl
#6753 1,344 births
Jakia Girl
#15737 1,198 births
Compare Jakala side by side: Jakala vs Jakayla Jakala vs Jakiyah Jakala vs Jakiya
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jakala: Baby Name Since 1992 - 258 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jakala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.