Jakai
Every Jakai since 1994 — 4,265 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakai
Jakai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #569 in 2025 with 519 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 4,265 American babies have been named Jakai. Its peak came in 2025, when 519 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 Jakai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakai 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 | — | — | 519 | #569 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,696 | 430 | #646 |
| 2023 | — | — | 363 | #730 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,628 | 312 | #805 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,738 | 245 | #925 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,108 | 183 | #1,085 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,523 | 164 | #1,179 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,658 | 155 | #1,211 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,259 | 124 | #1,410 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,477 | 119 | #1,453 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,431 | 130 | #1,348 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,609 | 107 | #1,509 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,752 | 90 | #1,672 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,101 | 94 | #1,642 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,371 | 120 | #1,389 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,438 | 96 | #1,630 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,934 | 122 | #1,398 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,442 | 84 | #1,779 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,018 | 98 | #1,600 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,536 | 83 | #1,705 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,066 | 97 | #1,492 |
| 2004 | — | — | 64 | #1,920 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,757 | 67 | #1,791 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,092 | 60 | #1,877 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,589 | 29 | #3,096 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,466 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakai in 2025?
Jakai ranked #569 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 519 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakai?
4,265 babies have been named Jakai in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakai most popular?
Jakai peaked in 2025, when 519 newborns received the name.
Is Jakai a boy or girl name?
Jakai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakai rising or falling?
Jakai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.