Jakira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 1,337 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jakira peaked during the Gen Z era, when 87 babies received this name in a single year (2006). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Jakira remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Jakira ranks #6739 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jakira is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, possibly from the Arabic dhikr (remembrance of God) or from the Hindi chakra (wheel, circle), or a creative feminine form meaning 'remembrance' or 'the one who remembers' — used in American communities as a distinctive feminine name.
With over 1,335 recorded births, Jakira is used primarily in African American communities as a creative name with a strong, distinctive sound. Whether the name is connected to Arabic remembrance, Hindi spiritual energy, or is an entirely original American creation, Jakira has a confident, clear identity — a name that announces itself with assurance and is not easily forgotten by those who hear it.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Jakira belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jakira’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jakira was #2722 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6739, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 71 | #8153 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 284 | #5174 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 674 | #2579 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 285 | #4809 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 23 | #11113 | — |
The Story of Jakira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Jakira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jakira are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Jakira?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Jakira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 674 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jakira by the numbers
- Would fill 28 school buses
- Meeting one Jakira per day would take 3.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1983–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #6739 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11595 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6065 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8213 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8151 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6056 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6359 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6646 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4572 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5040 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6296 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3875 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5458 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4100 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3335 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2911 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2613 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2406 |
| 2006 | 87 | #2215 |
| 2005 | 73 | #2417 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024