Jakaylah
Every Jakaylah since 2000 — 317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakaylah
Jakaylah is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2000, 317 American babies have been named Jakaylah. Its peak came in 2009, when 32 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 Jakaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakaylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,185 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,682 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,306 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,206 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,621 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,536 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,029 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,394 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,658 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,654 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,305 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,598 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,949 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,311 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,619 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,288 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,877 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,438 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,114 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,602 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,971 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,497 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,431 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,221 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakaylah in 2025?
Jakaylah did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jakaylah?
317 babies have been named Jakaylah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakaylah most popular?
Jakaylah peaked in 2009, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Jakaylah a boy or girl name?
Jakaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakaylah rising or falling?
Jakaylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.