Boy · #1,496 in 2026

Jahkai

Current Rank
#1,496
Peak Rank
#1,453 (2024)
Total Babies
905
5-Yr Trend
+182%
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#15244
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jahkai

Jahkai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 124 Jahkais were born — ranking #1,453 that year. As of 2026, Jahkai ranks #1,496 for baby boys with 120 births, rising sharply (+182% over the past five years). In total, more than 905 Jahkais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jahkai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jahkai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jahkai

What does the name Jahkai mean?
Jahkai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jahkai in 2026?
In 2026, Jahkai ranks #1,496 among boys' names in the U.S., with 120 babies given the name that year.
When was Jahkai most popular?
Jahkai reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #1,453 that year with 124 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jahkai most popular?
Jahkai has historically been most popular in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jahkai.
Is Jahkai a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jahkai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jahkai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jahkai include Tara, Jasson, Dayquan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jahkai

Jahkai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 905 births in the dataset. Jahkai's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #1,453. Use the chart and map above to compare Jahkai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.