Jakel
Pronunciation: [ j-AK-uhl ]
Jakel is a boy baby name. Ranked #14,629 in the US, popular nicknames include Jak, Jay, and Jakie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jakel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 320 babies have been named Jakel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jakel is past its peak , currently ranked #14,629 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,629
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Jakel is also used as a girl name, ranked #29226.
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About the Name Jakel
Jakel is a boy name .
Is Jakel a boy or girl name? Jakel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,629 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #29,226. Jakel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jakel is currently ranked #14,629 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jakel include Jak, Jay, and Jakie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jakel include Jake, Jakeem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis