Total births
117
Girls' name · since 1979
Jakita
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 117 babies named Jakita, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 117
- total births
- 1979–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
117 girls have been named Jakita since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakita has been recorded 117 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 1997.
- 117 total births
- 1979–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
117 girls have been named Jakita since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 117
- total births
- 1979–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Jakita was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jakita in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Jakita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jakita splits its recorded history at 1988: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jakita at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Jakita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1997
- Peak year (1988)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Jakita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jakita's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Jakita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
70 births
- 1990s
1990s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 70 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakita? ▼
117 babies have been named Jakita since 1979. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1988 with 13 births.
When was Jakita most popular? ▼
Jakita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Jakita been used? ▼
Records for Jakita go back to 1979, giving 19 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Jakita? ▼
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 Jakita's data
- Jakita's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (70 total births) through the 1990s (40) -- 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 Jakita
Nearby Names Like Jakita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakita
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 Jakita side by side: Jakita vs Jakayla Jakita vs Jakiyah Jakita 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, 1979–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jakita: Baby Name Since 1979 - 117 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakita. 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 Jakita 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.