Jaci
Jaci is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Moon.
Origin and history
Jaci is a feminine name with roots in Tupi-Guarani mythology, where Jaci is the goddess of the moon. It is also used in modern English-speaking regions as a diminutive or variant of names like Jacqueline or Jacinda. In the United States, it remains a rare but established choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,154 babies in the United States have been named Jaci since 1880. It ranks #2415 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.2 %)
- LA (16.6 %)
- OK (9.7 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
- AR (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 396 |
| 1990-2000 | 921 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,703 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,033 |
| 2020-2029 | 370 |
Famous people named Jaci
- Jaci Velasquez: singer, actress
Fun facts
- In Tupi mythology of Brazil, Jaci is the goddess of the moon and protector of plants and night.
- It often functions as a phonetic or creative spelling variant of Jacee or a short form for Jacqueline.