Jaika Surname
Approximately 961 people bear this surname
Jaika Surname User-submission:
The name Jaika has a few different potential meanings depending on its origin. Since it is a modern and unique name, it often bridges a few different cultures.
1. Hebrew & Slavic Roots (Most Common)
Read More About This SurnameJaika Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 483 | 1:43,000 | 5,706 |
| Kenya | 387 | 1:119,328 | 10,008 |
| Papua New Guinea | 42 | 1:194,136 | 26,902 |
| Thailand | 21 | 1:3,363,731 | 310,277 |
| India | 17 | 1:45,121,493 | 474,784 |
| Malaysia | 3 | 1:9,831,408 | 269,765 |
| Norway | 2 | 1:2,571,143 | 95,402 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1:73,879,570 | 260,543 |
| Liberia | 1 | 1:4,408,535 | 47,110 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Jaika (902) may also be a first name.
Jaika Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The name Jaika has a few different potential meanings depending on its origin. Since it is a modern and unique name, it often bridges a few different cultures.
1. Hebrew & Slavic Roots (Most Common)
- Meaning: 'God is Gracious'
- Origin: Jaika is often considered a variant or pet form of the name Jan or Janika (feminine forms of John).
- Background: In Polish, Czech, and other Slavic languages, variations like Janika or Janka are common. The root of these names is the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
2. Sanskrit & Indian Roots
- Meaning: 'Victorious' or 'Conqueror'
- Origin: It is phonetically very similar to the Sanskrit word Jayaka (जयक).
- Background: In this context, it relates to Jaya, which means victory. It can also refer to a specific type of fragrant wood or a person who brings victory.
3. Urdu/Hindi (Phonetic Match)
- Meaning: 'Flavor,' 'Taste,' or 'Relish'
- Origin: It sounds identical to the word Zaika (or Zaiqa).
- Background: While usually spelled with a 'Z', names are often spelled creatively. In this context, it refers to something delightful, typically related to the richness of food or life.
4. Japanese (Creative Interpretation)
- Meaning: 'Love Song' (Aika) or 'Love Flower' (Ai-ka)
- Origin: While 'Jaika' isn't a traditional standard Japanese name, it is very close to Aika (Rest/Love Song).
- Background: If written with specific Kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese), it could be interpreted as a modern creative name. For example, Ja (pure/wicked - rare in names) + Ika (cuttlefish/below). However, it is more likely a westernized spelling of a sound the parents liked.
Summary of Personality Traits (Numerology)
In numerology (often associated with the Kabalarian philosophy), the name Jaika is said to represent someone who is:
- Quick-minded and versatile.
- Expressive and independent.
- Someone who desires freedom and loves change.
Jaika Demographics
Jaika Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Religious Adherence
in Kenya
Jaika Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Jaika Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Jaika (Hindi: जैका, Marathi: जैका, Oriya: ଜାଇକା) is held by more people in Cameroon than any other country/territory. It may be found in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Jaika? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 373,124th most frequently held last name in the world, borne by approximately 1 in 7,583,294 people. Jaika is predominantly found in Africa, where 91 percent of Jaika live; 50 percent live in Central Africa and 50 percent live in Central Bantu Africa. It is also the 270,251st most prevalent first name worldwide, held by 902 people.
The last name is most widely held in Cameroon, where it is carried by 483 people, or 1 in 43,000. In Cameroon Jaika is primarily concentrated in: Northwest Region, where 93 percent are found, Southwest Region, where 3 percent are found and Littoral Region, where 2 percent are found. Other than Cameroon Jaika exists in 12 countries. It is also common in Kenya, where 40 percent are found and Papua New Guinea, where 4 percent are found.
Jaika Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the Jaika surname is predominantly Christian (100%) in Kenya.
Phonetically Similar Names
Jaika Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Jaika in the Marathi language | ||
| जैका | jaika | 82.35 |
| जाईका | ja'ika | 17.65 |
| Jaika in the Hindi language | ||
| जैका | jaika | 76.54 |
| जईका | ja'ika | 12.35 |
| जइका | ja'ika | 7.41 |
| जािक | jaika | 1.23 |
| जाईका | ja'ika | 1.23 |
| जाइका | ja'ika | 1.23 |
| Jaika in the Oriya language | ||
| ଜାଇକା | ja'ika | 66.67 |
| ଜଇକା | ja'ika | 33.33 |
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