Jakyrah
A feminine name possibly of Arabic origin meaning "strength" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the first name Jakyrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jakyrah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakyrah births was 2009 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakyrah. 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
127
~ 1 in 2,698,853 Americans
Peak year
2009
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,732
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jakyrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakyrah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 71 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
Jakyrah 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 Jakyrah 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 Jakyrah
The name Jakyrah is a modern invented name that does not have any known origins or historical roots. It appears to be a creative and unique name that was likely created in recent times by combining different sounds and influences rather than being derived from a specific language or culture.
While the name Jakyrah itself does not have any documented historical references, it may be inspired by names from various cultures or linguistic elements. The "Jaky" part could potentially be influenced by names like Jacob or Jacqueline, both of which have roots in Hebrew and French respectively. The "rah" ending could be inspired by names from various languages, such as Arabic, Hebrew, or Indian names that often have similar-sounding endings.
However, it is important to note that without a clear etymological origin or documented historical usage, any speculation about the potential influences or inspirations behind the name Jakyrah would be largely speculative.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of a documented history, there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from past eras who bore this name. Jakyrah appears to be a relatively new and contemporary name that has not been widely used or recorded in historical records.
While the name Jakyrah may have gained some popularity in recent times, its origins and meaning remain obscure, making it challenging to provide a detailed historical account of its etymology and usage throughout history.
People
Jakyrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakyrah 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
Jakyrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakyrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 127 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakyrah 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 2,698,853 US residents.
Is Jakyrah a common name?
We classify Jakyrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakyrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakyrah was 2009, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakyrah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jakyrah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakyrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakyrah 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 Jakyrah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakyrah 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 Jakyrah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jakyrah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.