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Jacey

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Pronounced JAY-see /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.si/Medium

Meaning: VigilantMedium

In 30 seconds: Jacey is an English girl's name meaning 'vigilant'.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningVigilant

U.S. rank (2025)#2468 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jacey is a modern English name carrying the sense of 'vigilant'. It reads as a fresh, upbeat name, sometimes heard as a blend of the initials J and C, and fits the contemporary taste for short, breezy girls' names.

Its two light syllables, JAY-see, give it a casual, friendly sound. The name feels current and informal rather than tied to any long lineage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jacey is 'vigilant', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Jacey — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Macey— Shares the same -acey ending and bright two-syllable sound.

Jaylee— Shares the breezy modern Jay- opening and light feel.

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Kaisley— shares Jacey's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jacey mean?

Jacey is usually explained as meaning 'vigilant' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jacey?

It's commonly said JAY-see /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.si/.

Is Jacey a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jacey is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jacey?

In 2024, Jacey ranked #2216 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.