Jaci
Jaci first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2005, when 221 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jaci popular?
Declining Jaci is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
| 2020s | 370 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,033 | |
| 2000s | 1,703 | |
| 1990s | 921 | |
| 1980s | 396 | |
| 1970s | 287 | |
| 1960s | 242 | |
| 1950s | 176 | |
| 1940s | 21 | |
| 1930s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jaci mean?
Jaci is from Old Tupi iasy, 'moon,' and names the Tupi-Guarani moon goddess. Note: the popular 'mother of fruits' gloss is a disputed 19th-century reading unsupported by dictionaries, and Jaci can also be an unrelated short form of Jacinda/Jacqueline.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaci mean?
Jaci means Moon. Jaci is from Old Tupi iasy, 'moon,' and names the Tupi-Guarani moon goddess. Note: the popular 'mother of fruits' gloss is a disputed 19th-century reading unsupported by dictionaries, and Jaci can also be an unrelated short form of Jacinda/Jacqueline.
What is the origin of the name Jaci?
Jaci is of tupi origin.
How do you pronounce Jaci?
Jaci is pronounced “yah-SEE.”
Is Jaci a boy or a girl name?
Jaci is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Jaci a popular name right now?
Jaci is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2005 peak.
How popular is the name Jaci?
In 2025, Jaci ranked #2912 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jaci most popular?
Jaci was most popular in 2005, when about 221 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.