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
- Pronounced JAY-kel /dʒeɪ kɛl/
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.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1994–2022 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | ▲ 1,283 |
| 2021 | 5 | 12,146 | ▼ 1,541 |
| 2020 | 6 | 10,605 | ▲ 1,540 |
| 2019 | 5 | 12,145 | back (not recorded in 2018) |
| 2017 | 8 | 8,840 | back (not recorded in 2016) |
| 2015 | 9 | 8,040 | back (not recorded in 2014) |
| 2013 | 13 | 6,241 | ▼ 521 |
| 2012 | 15 | 5,720 | ▲ 6,567 |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,287 | ▼ 4,148 |
| 2010 | 9 | 8,139 | ▼ 447 |
| 2009 | 10 | 7,692 | ▲ 6 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7,698 | ▲ 2,090 |
| 2007 | 7 | 9,788 | ▼ 3,328 |
| 2006 | 12 | 6,460 | ▲ 1,180 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7,640 | ▲ 3,716 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | ▼ 2,713 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | ▲ 2,024 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | ▼ 2,328 |
| 2001 | 7 | 8,339 | ▼ 130 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8,209 | ▲ 1,703 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,912 | ▼ 2,352 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7,560 | ▼ 279 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | back (not recorded in 1995–1996) |
| 1994 | 7 | 6,968 | new |
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.