Jaquilla
French feminine name derived from Jacques, meaning "supplanter" or "may God protect".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Jaquilla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaquilla today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaquilla births was 1993 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaquilla. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaquilla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
1993
11 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1997 SSA rank
#11,326
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Jaquilla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaquilla from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 58 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaquilla 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 Jaquilla 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 Jaquilla
The name Jaquilla has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Yaqui'el, which means "God prevails" or "God gives power." The name was likely introduced to Spain during the time of the Moorish rule, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jaquilla can be found in a Spanish registry from the year 1492, where it was listed as the name of a newborn baby girl. This coincides with the year when Christopher Columbus set sail on his voyage to the Americas, suggesting that the name may have been in use among Spanish sailors and explorers during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jaquilla. One such person was Jaquilla de Alvarado, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century and was known for her philanthropic work in the city of Granada.
Another historical figure with the name Jaquilla was Jaquilla de Mendoza, a renowned poet and writer who lived in Spain during the 17th century. Her works were widely celebrated and influential in the literary circles of her time.
In the 18th century, there was Jaquilla de Vega, a Spanish artist and painter who was renowned for her intricate portraits and landscapes. Her works were commissioned by various members of the Spanish nobility and can still be found in many art galleries and museums across Spain.
Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Jaquilla de León, a Venezuelan educator and activist who fought for women's rights and the advancement of education in her country. She established several schools and advocated for equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was Jaquilla Ramírez, a Mexican-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States. Her works shed light on the struggles and challenges faced by these communities and helped raise awareness about their plight.
While the name Jaquilla may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich historical significance and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, spanning various fields and cultures.
People
Jaquilla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaquilla 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
Jaquilla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaquilla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaquilla 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Jaquilla a common name?
We classify Jaquilla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 90 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaquilla most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaquilla was 1993, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaquilla is about 36 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 Jaquilla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaquilla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaquilla 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 Jaquilla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaquilla 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 Jaquilla 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 people are called Jaquilla?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jaquilla, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.