How Many People Are Named Jakayla?
Complete statistics for the name Jakayla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jakayla is a unique name that doesn't trace back to a specific linguistic origin but rather stands out for its rarity; only 1 in 48,979 Americans share this name, making it very rare indeed. With around 6,738 people living in the US today, Jakayla is predominantly found among younger generations, peaking in popularity in 2008.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 6,799 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jakayla Through the Generations
Jakayla emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, gaining traction especially in the early 2000s. Its peak year was 2008 when 451 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its brief history. Today, most Jakaylas are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely contemporary choice, with only a small fraction reaching middle age. This trend suggests that Jakayla will continue to be associated with new generations as older bearers become fewer.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jakayla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jakayla
How Many People Have the Name Jakayla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,738 people in the United States currently share the name Jakayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jakayla a Common or Rare Name?
Jakayla is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jakayla Mean?
Jakayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jakayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jakayla Most Popular?
The name Jakayla reached peak popularity in 2008, with 451 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jakayla?
Approximately 6,738 people named Jakayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,799. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,979 Americans.
Is Jakayla a rare name?
Jakayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,979 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jakayla mean?
Jakayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jakayla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jakayla are male and 100% are female.
When was Jakayla most popular?
Jakayla peaked in 2008 with 451 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.