Jaki Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAH-kee / /ˈdʒɑːki/Hebrew; English; Japanese
Meaning
God will increase (Hebrew); a diminutive of Jack (English); a name meaning 'to shine' (Japanese)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Jaki is derived from the name Yaaqov, meaning 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' In English, it is often a diminutive form of Jack, which has been a popular name since the Middle Ages. In Japanese, Jaki can be associated with the kanji for 'shine' or 'light,' reflecting positive attributes.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Jacky
- Jakey
- Jace
International Variants
- Jaki (Japanese)
- Jack (English)
- Yaki (Hebrew)
Famous people named Jaki
Jaki Byard — jazz pianist.
Jaki Liebezeit — drummer of Can.
Fictional characters named Jaki
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaki was first seen in the United States in 1993. Jaki has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jaki has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaki
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |