Jakayla
Every Jakayla since 1988 — 6,840 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakayla
Jakayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,799 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 6,840 American babies have been named Jakayla. Its peak came in 2008, when 451 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jakayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,799 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,854 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,367 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,371 |
| 2021 | 79 | #2,318 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,932 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,808 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,731 |
| 2017 | 164 | #1,403 |
| 2016 | 213 | #1,178 |
| 2015 | 172 | #1,377 |
| 2014 | 245 | #1,060 |
| 2013 | 216 | #1,122 |
| 2012 | 274 | #935 |
| 2011 | 298 | #880 |
| 2010 | 377 | #741 |
| 2009 | 434 | #671 |
| 2008 | 451 | #676 |
| 2007 | 415 | #703 |
| 2006 | 384 | #731 |
| 2005 | 387 | #705 |
| 2004 | 343 | #760 |
| 2003 | 321 | #772 |
| 2002 | 249 | #898 |
| 2001 | 267 | #854 |
| 2000 | 231 | #930 |
| 1995 | 58 | #2,289 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakayla in 2025?
Jakayla ranked #3,799 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakayla?
6,840 babies have been named Jakayla in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakayla most popular?
Jakayla peaked in 2008, when 451 newborns received the name.
Is Jakayla a boy or girl name?
Jakayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakayla rising or falling?
Jakayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.