Jaki
Meaning of Jaki
Jaki is a male name with American English pronunciation as JAY-kee (/ˈdʒeɪki/). It is also sometimes spelled as Jackie. The origin of the name Jaki is uncertain, but it may have originated from various sources such as the Hebrew name Jacob or the diminutive form of Jack. Jaki has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1993, with varying levels of popularity throughout the years. While not among the most common names, it has consistently been chosen by parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAY-kee (/ˈdʒeɪki/)
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Notable People Named Jaki
| Jaki Byard - John Arthur "Jaki" Byard was a versatile American jazz musician known for his eclectic style and proficiency in multiple instruments. |
| Jaki Graham - Jacqueline Graham is a British singer-songwriter known for her hit version of "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and her cover of Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody." |
| Jaki Shelton Green is an American poet and the first Piedmont Laureate, residing in Mebane, North Carolina, and teaching Documentary Poetry at Duke University. |
