UK girl's name
Jaci
A feminine diminutive form of various names beginning with "Jac", ultimately deriving from Jacob.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaci is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaci popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jaci is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Jaci. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaci ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Jaci.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaci as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3970
2005
Births in 2005
4
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Jaci mean?
The name Jaci is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Jacob. Jacob is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known as one of the patriarchs of the Israelites. The name Jacob means "he who supplants" or "he who follows at the heel."
In its Hebrew form, the name Jacob is spelled יעקב (Ya'aqov). Over time, as the name spread across different cultures and languages, it evolved into various spellings and diminutive forms, such as Jaci.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaci can be traced back to the medieval period in Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was a common practice to create diminutive forms of names, often as terms of endearment or familiarity. Jaci likely emerged as a diminutive of the name Jacob or its variants.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaci. One prominent example is Jaci Ayvayski (c. 1520-1604), a Bulgarian Orthodox monk and scholar who played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of the Bulgarian people during the Ottoman rule.
Another individual of note is Jaci Maia (1932-2017), a Brazilian singer, composer, and actor. He was renowned for his contributions to the Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) genre and had a successful career spanning over six decades.
In the literary world, Jaci Burton (born 1962) is an American author known for her contemporary romance novels. Her works have been widely celebrated and have received numerous accolades, including being a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
In the field of sports, Jaci Velásquez (born 1979) is a Mexican-American singer and former professional tennis player. She achieved notable success in both disciplines, with a successful music career and a ranking as high as No. 64 in the world in tennis.
Lastly, Jaci Menezes (born 1962) is a Brazilian journalist and news anchor. She has been a prominent figure in Brazilian television for several decades, known for her work on various news programs and her coverage of major events.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jaci throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence across various cultures and fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Jaci by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaci was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Jaci
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jaci: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaci in the UK right now?
In 2005, Jaci was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jaci most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Jaci in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaci?
A feminine diminutive form of various names beginning with "Jac", ultimately deriving from Jacob.
How many people are called Jaci in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Jaci across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.