Jakeisha
A feminine name of African American origin, meaning "Established woman".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Jakeisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakeisha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakeisha births was 1992 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakeisha. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
1992
12 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2008 SSA rank
#16,214
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jakeisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakeisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakeisha 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 Jakeisha 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 Jakeisha
The name Jakeisha is a modern combination of the names Jake and Keisha, both of which have distinct origins. Jake is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "he who follows." This name has biblical roots and can be traced back to the Old Testament character Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Keisha, on the other hand, is a variant of the Arabic name Keisha, which is derived from the word "keys" or "keys of paradise." This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly among African American communities, as a way to embrace cultural identity and celebrate heritage.
The combination of Jake and Keisha into the name Jakeisha is a relatively recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century. While there are no recorded instances of this name in ancient texts or historical records, it reflects the growing trend of creating unique and distinctive names by blending different cultural influences.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jakeisha is Jakeisha Lewis, an American former professional basketball player who was born in 1985. Another notable figure is Jakeisha Lavall, an American model and actress who has appeared in various television shows and films since the early 2000s.
Jakeisha Weston, born in 1987, is an American sprinter who has represented the United States in international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympics. Jakeisha Green, born in 1989, is an American activist and advocate for criminal justice reform, known for her work in addressing issues related to mass incarceration and racial disparities.
Jakeisha Gage, born in 1992, is an American-Jamaican professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues. She is known for her versatility on the court and her ability to contribute in multiple areas of the game.
While the name Jakeisha is relatively modern and does not have a long historical lineage, it represents the diverse cultural influences that have shaped contemporary naming practices. Its unique blend of Hebrew, Arabic, and African American elements reflects the richness of cultural exchange and the desire to create names that resonate with individual identities and experiences.
People
Jakeisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakeisha 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
Jakeisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakeisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakeisha 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Jakeisha a common name?
We classify Jakeisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakeisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakeisha was 1992, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakeisha is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakeisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakeisha in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.