How old is someone named Jakayla?
The average Jakayla is 18 years old.
Half of all living Jakaylas are between 14 and 23.
When was Jakayla popular?
Jakayla had one big moment, peaking in 2008. 72% of the babies ever named Jakayla arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 742 | 730 |
| 2000s | 3,482 | 3,400 |
| 2010s | 2,191 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 411 | 410 |
How many Jakaylas are still alive?
About 6,800 Jakaylas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 6,800 babies named Jakayla since 1988.
Nearly every Jakayla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jakayla?
About two in three living Jakaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 72%
- Gen Alpha 24%
Is Jakayla an old name?
Not really. Jakayla is younger than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Jakayla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Jakaylas are women.
Names the same age as Jakayla
NAME TWIN
Jakayla's name twin is Jaida. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jaida's age curve is the closest match to Jakayla's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Jakayla
How old is the average Jakayla?
The average Jakayla in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jakayla?
About 6,800 Jakaylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,800 babies given the name since 1988.
When was the name Jakayla most popular?
In 2008, when about 450 baby girls were named Jakayla.
Is Jakayla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 72% of living Jakaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this