Jaki
Every Jaki since 1956 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaki
Jaki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,609 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 361 American babies have been named Jaki — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,609 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #7,992 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,272 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,341 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,923 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,060 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,360 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,333 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,829 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,125 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,913 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,781 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,424 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,854 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,980 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,300 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,293 | 20 | #4,583 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,349 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,513 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,686 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,271 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,775 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,585 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,308 |
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| 1975 | 10 | #5,690 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaki in 2025?
Jaki ranked #6,609 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaki?
361 babies have been named Jaki in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaki most popular?
Jaki peaked in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Jaki a boy or girl name?
Jaki is used for both: about 28% of babies named Jaki have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Jaki rising or falling?
Jaki is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.