Jakiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jakiya is an Arabic name meaning 'blessed' or 'good'. It has evolved through its various forms and remains a unique choice in contemporary naming. While it lacks biblical relevance, it embodies positive traits. The name has seen increased popularity in recent decades, especially within certain cultural groups.
The name Jakiya is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jakiya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Jakiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2499th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5618th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jakiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jakiya"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈkiːə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Jakiya is derived from the Arabic word 'Jaki', which means 'to be blessed' or 'to be good'.
Meaning
blessed, good
Language Evolution
Jakiya, Jaki, Jakiya
Historical Usage
Jakiya gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities, as a unique and meaningful name.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaki, Kiya, Kiya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jakiya is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with positivity and blessing.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jakiya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jakiya"
"Jakiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13246th of 27321 | 54 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2499th of 35406 | 1,087 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5618th of 30306 | 271 |
Regional Popularity of "Jakiya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jakiya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.60% 2960th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
21.39% 1564th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jakiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jakiya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.