Jakayla
Jakayla is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; combination of 'Ja-' and Kayla, meaning 'crown' or 'laurel'.
Origin and history
Jakayla is a modern American name created by prefixing 'Ja-' to the popular name Kayla. It gained momentum in the United States starting in the late 1990s as part of a trend in modern prefix-combination names. It remains a recognizable, contemporary choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,840 babies in the United States have been named Jakayla since 1880. It ranks #2043 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- GA (11.8 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- MS (10.6 %)
- AL (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 742 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,482 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,191 |
| 2020-2029 | 411 |
Nicknames
Kayla, Jay, Kaye
Fun facts
- Jakayla entered broader usage in the United States during the late 1990s as part of a trend blending the prefix 'Ja-' with established names.
- The name combines the energetic prefix 'Ja-' with Kayla, an popular English name derived from the Gaelic and Hebrew traditions.