Jacki
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jacki
The name 'Jacki' is a feminine diminutive of 'Jack', which itself derives from 'John' via the Middle English 'Jankin', ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, notably associated with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (often called Jackie).
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Etymology
The name 'Jacki' is a feminine diminutive of 'Jack', which itself derives from 'John' via the Middle English 'Jankin', ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning "God is gracious." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, notably associated with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (often called Jackie).
Jacki currently ranks #16,262 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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