1,008births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1998Peak · Montevideo (Uruguay)
#4661United States 2025
Yakira is a girl name family recorded 1,008 times in 4 countries since 1981. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4661 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Montevideo in 1998, at 18.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Yakira
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakira | English | 993 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4661 | 1997 | ▲ 61 % |
| Yakira | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2000 | – |
| Yakira | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2011 | – |
| Yakira | English | 5 | 🇺🇾 Montevideo (Uruguay) | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Yakira
How popular is the name Yakira?
In 2025 it ranked #4661 in the United States. Official registers record 1,008 births across 4 countries.
When was Yakira most popular?
It peaked in Montevideo in 1998, at 18.5 births per 100,000.
Is Yakira a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Yakira is a girl name.