Jakyia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly an invented or modified spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the first name Jakyia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakyia today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakyia births was 2005 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakyia. 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
269
~ 1 in 1,274,180 Americans
Peak year
2005
24 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,236
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Jakyia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakyia 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 142 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
Jakyia 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 Jakyia 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 Jakyia
The name Jakyia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. Its origins are unclear, but it appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters without a direct linguistic or cultural heritage. Despite its recent coinage, the name has gained some popularity, particularly in certain regions and communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jakyia can be traced back to Jakyia Smith, an American artist and activist born in 1975 in Chicago, Illinois. Smith's work often explores themes of identity, race, and social justice, and she has been recognized for her contributions to the arts and her advocacy efforts.
Another notable individual with the name Jakyia is Jakyia Caldwell, an American basketball player born in 1990. Caldwell played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame and went on to pursue a professional career in the United States and overseas.
In the realm of literature, there is Jakyia Worthy, an American author and poet born in 1982. Worthy's works delve into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, and she has been praised for her evocative and introspective writing style.
Moving to the field of academia, Jakyia Worthy, a professor of education at the University of Texas at Austin, has made significant contributions to research on literacy and culturally responsive teaching practices. She has authored numerous scholarly publications and has been recognized for her work in promoting equity and inclusion in education.
Lastly, Jakyia Jones, an American entrepreneur and business leader born in 1985, has made a mark in the world of technology and innovation. Jones co-founded a successful tech startup and has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to empowering underrepresented communities in the tech industry.
While the name Jakyia is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and fields, each leaving their unique imprint on the world through their achievements and contributions.
People
Jakyia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakyia 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
Jakyia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakyia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 269 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakyia 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 1,274,180 US residents.
Is Jakyia a common name?
We classify Jakyia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 273 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakyia most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakyia was 2005, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakyia is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakyia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakyia 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.