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Jakira

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Pronounced jah-KEER-ah /dʒɑˈkir.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined name, joining a Ja- element with -kira (echoing Kira and Shakira, 'thankful'); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Jakira echoes Kira and Shakira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jah-KEER-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name, joining a Ja- element with -kira (echoing Kira and Shakira, 'thankful'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6739 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jakira is a modern coined name, with no single fixed root — joining a Ja- element with -kira, echoing Kira and the Arabic Shakira, 'thankful' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'jah-KEER-ah'; nickname Kira).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jakira is a modern coined name, joining a Ja- element with -kira (echoing Kira and the Arabic Shakira, 'thankful') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'jah-KEER-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent coinage

Variations

JakeraJakieraShakira

Nicknames

Kira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jakira mean?

Jakira is a modern coined name echoing Kira and Shakira; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jakira?

It's said jah-KEER-ah /dʒɑˈkir.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jakira a boy or girl name?

Jakira is a girl's name.

How popular is Jakira?

Jakira is a rare name in the U.S.