Boy · #9,549 in 2026

Jakyi

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

Current Rank

#9,549

Peak Rank

#7,591 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2020

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#7591

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakyi

Jakyi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 10 Jakyis were born — ranking #7,591 that year. As of 2026, Jakyi ranks #9,549 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Jakyis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Jakyi

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

Jacqui
Jacquie
Jackie
Jacky
Jacki
Jakie
Jackey
Jaki
Jacksie
Jacksy
Jakki
Jacquerie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakyi

What does the name Jakyi mean?

Jakyi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakyi in 2026?

In 2026, Jakyi ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakyi most popular?

Jakyi reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #7,591 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jakyi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jakyi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakyi include Labrian, Shameer, Yarden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakyi

Jakyi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Jakyi's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #7,591. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakyi'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.