Jakeria
A feminine name of African origin meaning "virtuous" or "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 676 living Americans carry the first name Jakeria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakeria today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakeria births was 2001 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakeria. 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
676
~ 1 in 507,033 Americans
Peak year
2001
44 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,291
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jakeria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakeria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 372 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakeria 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 Jakeria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakerias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Jakeria, while Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 62 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakeria
The name Jakeria is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of the popular names Jakub (the Polish form of Jacob) and Keira. As a unique and newly-created name, its history is somewhat limited.
The name Jakub, from which the first part of Jakeria is derived, has Hebrew roots and means "supplanter" or "one who grasps the heel." This name has been in use for centuries, with biblical references to the patriarch Jacob, who was later named Israel in the Book of Genesis.
The latter part of the name, "keria," is presumably a variation of the feminine name Keira, which has Gaelic origins and means "little dark one." This name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly after the rise of actress Keira Knightley.
While there are no recorded instances of the name Jakeria appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a few notable individuals have borne this name in recent times. One of the earliest documented cases is Jakeria Waddell, an American basketball player born in 1992, who played for the University of North Carolina.
Another person with the name Jakeria is Jakeria Graham, an American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and colorful artworks depicting Black culture and experiences. Her work has been featured in various exhibitions and publications.
In the world of sports, Jakeria Sheppard, an American track and field athlete specializing in long jump and triple jump, has made a name for herself. She competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics and won multiple NCAA titles during her collegiate career.
Moving to the literary realm, Jakeria Jefferson is an American author and poet who has published several works exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Her poetry collections have received critical acclaim and resonated with readers worldwide.
Lastly, Jakeria Navarro is a renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur from Puerto Rico. Her eponymous clothing line has gained popularity for its vibrant designs and commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
While the name Jakeria may be a recent addition to the vast array of given names, it has already left its mark across various fields, showcasing the diversity and creativity of modern name-giving practices.
People
Jakeria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakeria 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
Jakeria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakeria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 676 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakeria 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 507,033 US residents.
Is Jakeria a common name?
We classify Jakeria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 688 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakeria most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakeria was 2001, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakeria is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakeria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakeria 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.