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Jakell

JAY-kel /dʒeɪ kɛl/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#10,863)
Babies in 2022
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#5,720 in 2012
First recorded
1994

Meaning of Jakell

Jakell is a warm, spirited name that feels like a splash of Latin sunshine on a classic foundation. Born from the ancient Hebrew name Yaakov—better known as Jacob, meaning “supplanter”—it adds a sleek modern twist with that extra “l,” giving it its own unique beat. Pronounced JAY-kel, it rolls off the tongue like a quick salsa step, confident and lively. Though only a handful of boys bear the name each year (six in 2022, for instance), that rarity is part of its charm, promising individuality and a dash of adventure. Parents drawn to names that bridge tradition and fresh energy will find Jakell carries both history and hope, inspiring every little boy who answers to its vibrant call.

How to pronounce Jakell

English

Popularity of Jakell in the U.S.

Jakell was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #10,863 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,720 in 2012. It first appears in the records in 1994.

Bar and line chart: Jakell in the U.S., 1994–2022. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 15 in 2012 and 6 in 2022. Line: rank among boy names, peak #5,720 in 2012, #10,863 in 2022.
  • Boys named Jakell (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1994–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1994⁠–⁠2022 24 rows
Jakell: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022610,863▲ 1,283
2021512,146▼ 1,541
2020610,605▲ 1,540
2019512,145back (not recorded in 2018)
201788,840back (not recorded in 2016)
201598,040back (not recorded in 2014)
2013136,241▼ 521
2012155,720▲ 6,567
2011512,287▼ 4,148
201098,139▼ 447
2009107,692▲ 6
2008107,698▲ 2,090
200779,788▼ 3,328
2006126,460▲ 1,180
200597,640▲ 3,716
2004511,356▼ 2,713
200378,643▲ 2,024
2002510,667▼ 2,328
200178,339▼ 130
200078,209▲ 1,703
199959,912▼ 2,352
199877,560▼ 279
199777,281back (not recorded in 1995–1996)
199476,968new

Notable people named Jakell

  • Jakell Lenard Mitchell was a standout high school athlete and Auburn University football player whose life was cut short by gun violence during his freshman year.