Total births
220
Girls' name · since 1994
Jakaya
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Jakaya, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 220
- total births
- 1994–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
220 girls have been named Jakaya since 1994, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakaya has been recorded 220 times among girls since 1994, 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 1994 to 2022.
- 220 total births
- 1994–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
220 girls have been named Jakaya since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 220
- total births
- 1994–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Jakaya was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
20 babies were named Jakaya in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Jakaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jakaya's full recorded timeline at 2008, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jakaya at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Jakaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2022
- Peak year (2002)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Jakaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jakaya's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Jakaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
56 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 136 births (62% of all-time use).
Jakaya by state
Where Jakaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 2.3% |
Georgia share of Jakaya's total US births 2.3%
Even split
5 of 220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakaya? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 220 babies named Jakaya. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 20 births.
When was Jakaya most popular? ▼
Jakaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Jakaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jakaya are Georgia (5 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Jakaya been used? ▼
Records for Jakaya go back to 1994, giving 29 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Jakaya? ▼
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 Jakaya's data
- Jakaya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Jakayas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Jakaya
Nearby Names Like Jakaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakaya
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 Jakaya side by side: Jakaya vs Jakayla Jakaya vs Jakiyah Jakaya vs Jakiya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1994–2022 (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. "Jakaya: Baby Name Since 1994 - 220 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakaya. 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 Jakaya 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.