Jakiya
A feminine name with Arabic origins meaning "thankful or expressing gratitude".
Name Census estimates that about 1,392 living Americans carry the first name Jakiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakiya today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakiya births was 2002 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakiya. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 246,232 Americans
Peak year
2002
100 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,356
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Jakiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakiya 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 827 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
Jakiya 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 Jakiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakiyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Jakiya, while New Jersey, Arkansas, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakiya
The name Jakiya is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "jaky," which means "pure" or "innocent." This root word can be traced back to ancient times, with similar spellings found in various Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back several centuries.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Jakiya is often associated with purity and righteousness. It is mentioned in some religious scriptures and historical records, though its specific references and contexts are not widely documented.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jakiya can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and polymath, Al-Kindi (801-873 CE). He made references to individuals with this name, suggesting its use during the 9th century CE in the region now known as Iraq.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jakiya. Jakiya al-Arsufi (1292-1346 CE) was a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. Her poetry and literary works were highly praised and influential during her time.
Another notable figure was Jakiya al-Qurashi (1523-1592 CE), a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from present-day Iran. Her teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism were widely respected and studied by scholars and followers alike.
In the 18th century, Jakiya al-Isfahani (1701-1773 CE) was a prominent Persian calligrapher and artist known for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. Her artistic achievements were celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be admired by calligraphers and art enthusiasts today.
Jakiya al-Baghdadi (1812-1891 CE) was an Iraqi scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Baghdad. Her works are considered valuable sources of information on the city's rich heritage and traditions.
Another notable figure was Jakiya al-Khayri (1870-1946 CE), a Syrian educator and women's rights activist. She played a significant role in advocating for women's education and empowerment in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
People
Jakiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakiya 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
Jakiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakiya 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 246,232 US residents.
Is Jakiya a common name?
We classify Jakiya as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,412 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakiya was 2002, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakiya is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakiya 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.