Jakira
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble and generous".
Name Census estimates that about 1,315 living Americans carry the first name Jakira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakira today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakira births was 2006 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakira. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 260,650 Americans
Peak year
2006
87 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,739
Tracked since 1983
Census
Jakira in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,030 people with the first name Jakira, which placed it at #12,181 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,181
National first-name rank
People counted
1.0K
1,030 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
89.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jakira
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jakira is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jakira described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jakira at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.0% · 917
- Two or more races5.0% · 51
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 40
- White1.6% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 2
Popularity
Jakira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakira from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 674 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
Jakira 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 Jakira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Jakira, while New York, Virginia, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakira
The given name Jakira traces its origins to the Arabic language and cultural traditions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, particularly in regions with significant Arab influence and presence, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
Jakira is derived from the Arabic word "Jakarā," which means "to remember" or "to honor." The name carries a connotation of reverence and respect, often bestowed upon individuals with the intention of commemorating significant events, people, or ideals.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jakira can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, where it was occasionally used as a poetic reference or a character name. However, concrete historical references to individuals bearing this name are scarce prior to the 9th century CE.
The first notable figure associated with the name Jakira was Jakira al-Andalusi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) during the 9th century CE. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of the art of calligraphy.
In the 11th century, a prominent female physician named Jakira bint Ibrahim al-Qurashi gained recognition for her expertise in the field of medicine. She practiced in the city of Baghdad and was highly respected for her knowledge and dedication to healing.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, a vizier named Jakira ibn Khalid al-Barmaki served under the reign of Caliph Harun al-Rashid in the late 8th century CE. He was known for his political acumen and administrative skills, playing a crucial role in the governance of the caliphate.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet named Jakira al-Rumi, born in present-day Iran, gained recognition for her spiritual writings and poetic compositions. Her work was influential in the Sufi tradition and contributed to the propagation of mystical teachings.
Another notable figure from history bearing the name Jakira was Jakira al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. Her contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and she is recognized for her work on planetary motion and celestial observations.
It is important to note that while the name Jakira has its roots in Arabic culture and history, its usage and popularity have transcended geographic and cultural boundaries over time, with individuals from various backgrounds adopting or bestowing this name upon their children.
People
Jakira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakira 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
Jakira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,315 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakira 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 260,650 US residents.
Is Jakira a common name?
We classify Jakira as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,337 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakira most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakira was 2006, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakira is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jakira in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,030 people with the name Jakira, or 0.34 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,181 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jakira in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jakira?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jakira leans strongly female. 1,014 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 11 male bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jakira?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jakira is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jakira most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jakira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (917 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jakira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakira 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.
Is Jakira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakira 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 Jakira 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.
How many people have Jakira as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.