Jakiria

Meaning of Jakiria

Jakiria (pronounced juh-KEER-ee-uh) feels like a little burst of sunshine captured in a name. Though its exact roots are modern and a touch mysterious, Jakiria likely grew from the playful “Ja-” naming tradition in African-American communities, blended with echoes of Kira—known in Slavic and Japanese languages as a “beam of light” or “leader.” The result is a name that rolls off the tongue like a song and promises a bright, imaginative spirit. In the early 2000s, Jakiria quietly popped up on U.S. birth charts—peaking at rank 893 in 2001 with nine newborns—before settling into the hearts of parents seeking something distinctive yet warm. Ideal for a little girl destined to light up every room she enters, Jakiria carries an inspiring energy that’s as unique as she is.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as juh-KEER-ee-uh (/dʒəˈkɪˈriə/)

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