Total births
25
Girls' name · since 1986
Jakea
Jakea has 25 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 25
- total births
- 1986–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
25 girls have been named Jakea since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jakea recorded 25 times among girls since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2000.
- 25 total births
- 1986–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 girls have been named Jakea since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 25
- total births
- 1986–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Jakea was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jakea in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jakea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jakea's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jakea at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Jakea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2000
- Peak year (1986)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Jakea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jakea's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Jakea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 13 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakea? ▼
25 babies have been named Jakea since 1986. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1986 with 7 births.
When was Jakea most popular? ▼
Jakea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Jakea been used? ▼
Jakea has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 15 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Jakea? ▼
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 Jakea's data
- Jakea's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jakea
Nearby Names Like Jakea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakea
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 Jakea side by side: Jakea vs Jakayla Jakea vs Jakiyah Jakea 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, 1986–2000 (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. "Jakea: Baby Name Since 1986 - 25 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakea. 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 Jakea 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.