Jakeelah

Girl name

Jakeelah has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2006 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2006

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jakeelah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Akeelahgirl

1,533 babies since 1989

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jakeelah.

11 babies since 1918

11 babies since 1963

11 babies since 1966

11 babies since 1969

11 babies since 1972

11 babies since 1975

11 babies since 1976

11 babies since 1977

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Sibling name ideas for Jakeelah

Same era and popularity as Jakeelah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Tamarya Sharo Tarja Kika

Brothers

Manlio Gervais Destery Assaf

FAQ

How popular is the name Jakeelah?

Jakeelah has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jakeelah peak?

Jakeelah peaked in 2006, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Jakeelah a girl or boy name?

Jakeelah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jakeelah are girls).

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