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The baby name Jaci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪsi/),ZHAH-see (Brazilian Portuguese /ˈʒasi/),JAH-see (/ˈdʒɑːsi/).

Jaci is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪsi/),ZHAH-see (Brazilian Portuguese /ˈʒasi/),JAH-see (/ˈdʒɑːsi/)

What is the meaning of the name Jaci ?

The baby name Jaci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪsi/),ZHAH-see (Brazilian Portuguese /ˈʒasi/),JAH-see (/ˈdʒɑːsi/).

Jaci is English in Origin.

Jaci carries layered origins across cultures. In Brazilian Portuguese, it reflects Tupi-Guarani mythology: Jaci (also Iaci/Jacy) names the moon goddess and literally means "moon," and the spelling with J is pronounced roughly ZHA-see. In English-speaking contexts, Jaci is most often a modern short form or respelling linked to several names: Jacinta/Jacinda/Jacintha (ultimately from Greek Hyakinthos, "hyacinth") and Jacqueline (French feminine of Jacques < Jacob, "supplanter"), as well as the invented given name Jacey. As a given name, Jaci appears in Brazilian records through the 20th century and entered wider U.S. usage in the late 20th century alongside -acey/-ee endings, peaking modestly in the 1990s–2000s. Spellings and close variants include Jacey, Jacie, Jacee, Jaycee, Jacy, and Iaci/Jacy in Brazil; longer related forms are Jacinta, Jacinda, Jacintha, and Jacqueline. Meanings vary by root: "moon," "hyacinth," or "supplanter."

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Famous people with the name Jaci

Jaci Velásquez Actor · Born 1979 · United States Jaci Velásquez is a well-known American singer and actress, most famous for her hit songs 'On My Knees' and 'Llegar a Ti'. She has also appeared in films like 'Chasing Papi'.

Jaci – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
AO Boys 0 #243 7 5,568
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
Canada Girls 2012 #308 5 2,864
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
BR 0 #332 14 5,969
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
Austria Girls 0 #405 16 1,885
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #438 10 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BO Girls 0 #597 15 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
BR Girls 0 #618 353 12,708
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
BR Boys 0 #639 114 12,213
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #790 49 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
CL Girls 0 #830 22 14,098
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #867 50 8,487
PE Girls 0 #893 51 14,861
Spain Boys 0 #904 27 5,610
Spain Girls 0 #913 71 5,561
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
MX Boys 0 #951 32 16,355
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,064 15 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,126 58 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,427 20 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Jaci is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Jaci

Jaci is predominantly a girl's name.
Jaci is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪsi/),ZHAH-see (Brazilian Portuguese /ˈʒasi/),JAH-see (/ˈdʒɑːsi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jacy, Jacey, Jaycee, Jacie, Jasey and Iaci.
Yes — Jaci ranked #308 in Canada in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Jaci ranks highest in Canada (#308 in 2012).
Jaci's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #818 in 2014 to #867 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Jaci are in our database, including Jaci Velásquez (Actor).