Boy · #10,765 in 2026

Jakeel

Name: Popularity of the name Jakeel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jakeel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,765

Peak Rank

#5,109 (1994)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2010

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#5109

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakeel

Jakeel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 11 Jakeels were born — ranking #5,109 that year. As of 2026, Jakeel ranks #10,765 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Jakeels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jakeel

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

Jackal
Jackel
Jacal
Jackie
Jacky
Jekyll
Jacki
Jakie
Jackey
Jacl
Jaki
Jakki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakeel

What does the name Jakeel mean?

Jakeel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakeel in 2026?

In 2026, Jakeel ranks #10,765 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakeel most popular?

Jakeel reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #5,109 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Jakeel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jakeel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jakeel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakeel include Colan, Jonell, Nicholson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakeel

Jakeel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Jakeel's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #5,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakeel'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.