Jakaree
A masculine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "powerful warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Jakaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakaree today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakaree births was 2009 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakaree. 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.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2009
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,328
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jakaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakaree from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 58 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
Jakaree 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 Jakaree 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 Jakaree
The name Jakaree has its origins in the ancient Tamil language of South India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Tamil words "jaga" meaning "the world" and "ree" meaning "ruler" or "king." The name Jakaree was initially given to male children born into royal or aristocratic families, signifying their intended role as future leaders and rulers.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Jakaree appeared in ancient Tamil literary works and inscriptions, often associated with the ruling dynasties of the region. One notable reference can be found in the ancient Tamil epic "Silappadikaram," where a character named Jakaree is described as a wise and just monarch.
The first known historical figure bearing the name Jakaree was a Tamil king who ruled over the Pandyan Kingdom in the 7th century CE. He was renowned for his military conquests and for his patronage of the arts and literature during his reign.
Another prominent individual named Jakaree was a 13th-century Tamil scholar and poet, known for his contributions to the field of Tamil literature and his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His poems and writings were widely studied and revered during his lifetime and for centuries thereafter.
In the 16th century, a prominent Tamil warrior and military commander named Jakaree rose to prominence for his bravery and tactical skills in battles against foreign invaders. He is remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his kingdom and his efforts to protect the people from oppression.
During the 18th century, a Tamil scholar and astrologer named Jakaree gained recognition for his expertise in the field of astrology and his ability to interpret celestial events. His astrological predictions and teachings were widely sought after by rulers and commoners alike.
While the name Jakaree has its roots in ancient Tamil culture, it has been adopted and used in various forms across other regions of South Asia over the centuries. However, its usage has remained relatively uncommon outside of its place of origin.
People
Jakaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakaree 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
Jakaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakaree 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Jakaree a common name?
We classify Jakaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakaree was 2009, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakaree is about 16 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 Jakaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakaree 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 Jakaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakaree 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 Jakaree 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 people are named Jakaree?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jakaree at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.