Jaqui Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAH-kee / /ˈdʒɑː.ki/Spanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: diminutive of Jacobo (James); Hebrew: supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
Jaqui is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Jacobo, which is the Spanish form of James. The name James has biblical roots, being derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name Jaqui may also reflect modern naming trends that favor shorter, more informal versions of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jaqui is not widely used in the U.S., and its popularity remains low.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jackie
- Jaqi
International Variants
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jacques (French)
- Jakob (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaqui was first seen in the United States in 2003. Jaqui has ranked as high as #1380 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jaqui has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jaqui
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |