The nameJacki
Jacki is a spelling of Jacky, a pet form of Jacques. It was mostly given in France in the 1940s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jacki comes from Jacques, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, the name of Jacob, often explained as "heel".
Origin
French, in English style.
History
Jacki peaked in the late 1940s.
Popularity of the name Jacki
Jacki in France
1947peak year (170 births)
2,645babies named Jacki in France since 1900
Jacki was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 1,175 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Jacki. Its rise began around 1929, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Jacki in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Jacki in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacki mean?
Jacki comes from Jacques, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, the name of Jacob, often explained as "heel".
What is the origin of the name Jacki?
French, in English style.
Is Jacki a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacki is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Jacki?
Variants and related names of Jacki include Jacky and Jacques.