Jahkai
Every Jahkai since 1997 — 848 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahkai
Jahkai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,215 in 2025 with 167 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 848 American babies have been named Jahkai. Its peak came in 2025, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahkai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahkai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 167 | #1,215 |
| 2024 | — | — | 126 | #1,442 |
| 2023 | — | — | 60 | #2,332 |
| 2022 | — | — | 45 | #2,844 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,236 | 53 | #2,511 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,949 |
| 2019 | — | — | 23 | #4,394 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,824 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #5,004 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,343 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,948 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,052 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,187 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,917 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,599 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,529 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,761 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,825 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,598 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,149 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,866 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,670 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahkai in 2025?
Jahkai ranked #1,215 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahkai?
848 babies have been named Jahkai in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahkai most popular?
Jahkai peaked in 2025, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Jahkai a boy or girl name?
Jahkai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahkai rising or falling?
Jahkai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.