Yakira
Every Yakira since 1981 — 993 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yakira
Yakira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,752 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 993 American babies have been named Yakira. Its peak came in 1997, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yakira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yakira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,752 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,468 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,159 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,976 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,951 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,551 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,323 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,774 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,084 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,218 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,438 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,434 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,451 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,860 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,928 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,102 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,303 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,545 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,941 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,568 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,255 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,204 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,304 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,100 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,781 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,523 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,514 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,392 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yakira in 2025?
Yakira ranked #4,752 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yakira?
993 babies have been named Yakira in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yakira most popular?
Yakira peaked in 1997, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Yakira a boy or girl name?
Yakira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yakira rising or falling?
Yakira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.