Likely a modern blend or variation of Shakira
Jakira is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the popular 'Ja-' prefix with the name Shakira, which means 'thankful' in Arabic. It may also be influenced by the Hebrew name Jakira (Yaqira), meaning 'precious' or 'dear'.
Less common today
Jakira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,225 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
