Total births
167
Boys' name · since 2006
Jacai
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Jacai, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6399
- among boys today
- 167
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jacai is the #6399 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 167 recorded since 2006.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jacai has been recorded 167 times among boys since 2006, currently ranked #6399 nationally and more common than 55% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #6399 among boys today
- 167 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jacai is currently the #6399 boys' name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 167 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6399
- among boys today
- 167
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Jacai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6399
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Jacai was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
14 babies were named Jacai in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Jacai compares
167 35th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jacai's all-time total is 54% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jacai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 167 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jacai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jacai's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jacai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#6,399
Active since
2006
Jacai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Jacai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jacai's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Jacai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
96 births
- 2020s
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 96 births (57% of all-time use).
Jacai by state
Where Jacai concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 3.0% |
Florida share of Jacai's total US births 3.0%
5 of 167 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacai? ▼
167 babies have been named Jacai since 2006. It currently ranks #6399 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 14 births.
When was Jacai most popular? ▼
Jacai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Jacai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacai are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Jacai been used? ▼
Jacai has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 20 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jacai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacob, Jack, Jackson, Jace, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jacai's data
- Jacai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (96 total births) through the 2020s (59) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Jacais (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jacai
Nearby Names Like Jacai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacai
Jacob Boy
#40 988,227 births
Jack Boy
#15 756,943 births
Jackson Boy
#35 297,220 births
Jace Boy
#114 91,544 births
Jackie Boy
#2877 78,900 births
Compare Jacai side by side: Jacai vs Jacob Jacai vs Jack Jacai vs Jackson
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jacai: #6399 Boys' Name - 167 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jacai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.