Jake
Pronunciation: [ j-AYK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jake first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 210 babies have been named Jake in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jake is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,723 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,723
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jake is also used as a boy name, ranked #423.
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About the Name Jake
Jake is a girl name .
Is Jake a boy or girl name? Jake is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,723 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #423. Jake is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jake is currently ranked #68,723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jake include Jakayla, Jakiyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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