Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1978
Yakina
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Yakina, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1978–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 girls have been named Yakina since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Yakina has been recorded 10 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1987.
- 10 total births
- 1978–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Yakina since 1978, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 10
- total births
- 1978–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Yakina was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
5 babies were named Yakina in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Yakina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Yakina splits its recorded history at 1987: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births).
Yakina at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Yakina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1987
- Peak year (1978)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Yakina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Yakina's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Yakina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yakina? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 10 babies named Yakina. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 5 births.
When was Yakina most popular? ▼
Yakina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Yakina been used? ▼
Records for Yakina go back to 1978, giving 10 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Yakina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yakira, Yakelin, Yakima, Yakeline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yakina's data
- Yakina's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Yakina
Nearby Names Like Yakina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yakina
Yakira Girl
#4431 993 births
Yakelin Girl
#16002 562 births
Yakima Girl
261 births
Yakeline Girl
44 births
Yakisha Girl
43 births
Compare Yakina side by side: Yakina vs Yakira Yakina vs Yakelin Yakina vs Yakima
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1978–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yakina: Baby Name Since 1978 - 10 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yakina. 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 Yakina 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 June 2026.