Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Jaquai

Name: Popularity of the name Jaquai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jaquai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#8,141 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2015

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#8141

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaquai

Jaquai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 8 Jaquais were born — ranking #8,141 that year. As of 2026, Jaquai ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Jaquais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jaquai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaquai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Jocky
Jocko
Jock
Jackie
Jocks
Jacky
Jacko
Jakey
Jok
Jocker
Jacki

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaquai

What does the name Jaquai mean?

Jaquai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaquai in 2026?

In 2026, Jaquai ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaquai most popular?

Jaquai reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #8,141 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Jaquai a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jaquai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jaquai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaquai include Kreston, Yasha, Tessa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaquai

Jaquai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Jaquai's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #8,141. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaquai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.