Jaki

“Pure, Clear”

USA origin · Unisex name

♂ 68% boys♀ 32% girls

#1932US 2023

268Births / yr

→Stable

317All-time births

📅 Since 195600

How to pronounce Jaki

YAH·KAY

/ˈjɑ.ˈkeɪ/ · stress on YAH · 3 syllables

“Pure, Clear”

USA origin · Unisex name

What does Jaki mean and where does it come from?

Jaki can be considered a diminutive form of names like Jacqueline, which has French origins (derived from Jacques). The name Jacqueline means 'supplanter'. In Japan, as a standalone name, Jaki (ジャキ) suggests purity or clarity. Its usage in the United States has become more popular in recent years, e

Cultural significance

Jaki has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in USA-speaking communities, where it reflects values of pure, clear.

Peak popularity

Reached #4929 in 1964 — currently #1932 in the US.

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How else can you spell Jaki?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Jaki?

Jaki works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Jaki Grace

How popular is Jaki right now?

Holding steady — currently #1932 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#1932 · Top 1.4%

1975

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1932	268	▲ up 5 · +8% births
2022	#1937	248	▲ up 5 · +14% births
2021	#1942	218	▲ up 3812 · +2080% births
1975	#5754	10	—

The story of Jaki

Jaki entered American naming records in 1956 and has been in use for over 68 years. With 317 total births recorded, Jaki remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5754 in 1975 to #1932 in 2023. Jaki is used for both genders: 32% female and 68% male.

Names that peaked alongside Jaki in 1964:

Lisa Mary Susan Karen Patricia

Jaki by decade

Jaki peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →

Decade	Births
1950s	14
1960s	20
1970s	38
1980s	17
1990s	33
2000s ★	113
2010s	74
2020s	8

💎Jaki has only 317 total recorded births since 1956 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Jaki?

Common

JakJakieJaky

What names sound and feel like Jaki?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jaki also consider these

Jakyi

USA · God will multiply

Jakki

English · Supplanter

Jakai

USA · a derivative of

Naki

Japanese · blessing

Zaki

[Arabic] · Means "pure" in

Saki

Japan · From Japanese 咲

Taki

Japan · Noble, wealthy.; A

Laki

Finnish · the one who

How is Jaki written in other languages?

Gender variants of Jaki

Yakub ARABIC Yaqoob ARABIC Yaqub ARABIC Hagop ARMENIAN Hakob ARMENIAN Jakes BASQUE Iakobos BIBLICAL GREEK Yaakov BIBLICAL HEBREW Iacobus BIBLICAL LATIN Jacob BIBLICAL James BIBLICAL Yakov BULGARIAN Jaume CATALAN Jaumet CATALAN Jago CORNISH Jakov CROATIAN Jakša CROATIAN Jakub CZECH Ib DANISH Jacob DANISH Jakob DANISH Jeppe DANISH Cobus DUTCH Coos DUTCH Jaap DUTCH Jacob DUTCH Jacobus DUTCH Jakob DUTCH Kobe DUTCH Kobus DUTCH Koos DUTCH Sjaak DUTCH Sjakie DUTCH Coby ENGLISH Jacob ENGLISH Jae ENGLISH Jake ENGLISH James ENGLISH Jamey ENGLISH Jay ENGLISH Jaycob ENGLISH Jaymes ENGLISH Jeb ENGLISH Jem ENGLISH Jemmy ENGLISH Jim ENGLISH Jimi ENGLISH Jimmie ENGLISH Jimmy ENGLISH Koby ENGLISH Jaagup ESTONIAN Jaak ESTONIAN Jaakob ESTONIAN Jákup FAROESE Jaakko FINNISH Jaakob FINNISH Jaakoppi FINNISH Jaska FINNISH Jaak FLEMISH Jacky FRENCH Jacques FRENCH Japik FRISIAN Iago GALICIAN Iakob GEORGIAN Koba GEORGIAN Jakob GERMAN Jockel GERMAN Iakopa HAWAIIAN Kimo HAWAIIAN Akiba HEBREW Akiva HEBREW Yaakov HEBREW Yakov HEBREW Jakab HUNGARIAN Jákob HUNGARIAN Jakob ICELANDIC Séamas IRISH Séamus IRISH Shamus IRISH Sheamus IRISH Giacobbe ITALIAN Giacomo ITALIAN Iacopo ITALIAN Jacopo ITALIAN Lapo ITALIAN Jacob JEWISH Iacomus LATE ROMAN Jacobus LATE ROMAN Jokūbas LITHUANIAN Jakov MACEDONIAN Hemi MAORI Jacob NORWEGIAN Jakob NORWEGIAN Iakovu OLD CHURCH SLAVIC Jakub POLISH Kuba POLISH Iago PORTUGUESE Jacó PORTUGUESE Jaime PORTUGUESE Yakov RUSSIAN Yasha RUSSIAN Jamie SCOTTISH Seumas SCOTTISH Jakov SERBIAN Jakub SLOVAK Jaka SLOVENE Jakob SLOVENE Jaša SLOVENE Jacobo SPANISH Jaime SPANISH Yago SPANISH Jacob SWEDISH Jakob SWEDISH Yakup TURKISH Yakiv UKRAINIAN Iago WELSH Kapel YIDDISH Koppel YIDDISH Yankel YIDDISH Jaime ENGLISH Jaimie ENGLISH Jameson ENGLISH Jami ENGLISH Jamie ENGLISH Jamison ENGLISH Jayma ENGLISH Jayme ENGLISH Hamish SCOTTISH

Common questions about the name Jaki

What does the name Jaki mean?

Jaki means "Pure, Clear" — a name rooted in USA tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Jaki?

Jaki is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Jaki?

Jaki originates from USA tradition. USA names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Jaki?

Jaki is a three-syllable name pronounced Y AA1 K EY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Jaki?

Jaki pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar USA heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.