Jakahri
A masculine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "prosperous and victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Jakahri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakahri today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakahri births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakahri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jakahri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,915
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Jakahri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakahri from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakahri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jakahri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakahri
The name Jakahri is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja," meaning "to proclaim," and "kahri," signifying "greatness" or "glory." This suggests that Jakahri was originally a title or epithet bestowed upon individuals of notable stature or accomplishments.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jakahri can be found in cuneiform tablets documenting the exploits of a Sumerian warrior-king who ruled the city-state of Uruk in the late 3rd millennium BCE. These ancient clay tablets describe him as "Jakahri, the Conqueror of Lands," indicating his military prowess and expansionist ambitions.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jakahri has appeared sporadically in various historical records and texts across the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is believed that a Persian nobleman named Jakahri lived during the reign of Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE, and his name is mentioned in several ancient Persian inscriptions.
In the 2nd century CE, a renowned Greek physician and philosopher named Jakahri of Pergamon was celebrated for his contributions to the fields of medicine and ethics. His writings on the principles of medical ethics and the Hippocratic Oath are still studied and revered today.
During the Islamic Golden Age, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer named Jakahri al-Khwarizmi lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with introducing the concept of algebra and developing important algorithms and methods that laid the foundations for modern mathematics and astronomy.
In the 12th century CE, a Sufi mystic and poet named Jakahri al-Rumi gained prominence for his spiritual teachings and poetic works, which continue to be widely read and appreciated in the Islamic world and beyond.
While the name Jakahri has ancient roots and a rich history, its usage has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the cultural and intellectual contributions of those who bore this name throughout the ages.
People
Jakahri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakahri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jakahri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakahri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakahri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Jakahri a common name?
We classify Jakahri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakahri most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakahri was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakahri is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jakahri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakahri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakahri in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jakahri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakahri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jakahri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jakahri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.