Jakayla
Girl nameJakayla has been given to 6,840 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 41,212 girls was named Jakayla.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,840
Peak year
2008 (451 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1988
10-year trend
▼ -77%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Jakayla's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #930 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jakayla — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jakayla.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jakayla?
Jakayla has been given to 6,840 babies in the U.S. since 1988. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jakayla peak?
Jakayla peaked in 2008, when 451 babies were given the name.
Is Jakayla a girl or boy name?
Jakayla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jakayla are girls).
Get new name insights first
Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.