Jacy

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Jacy Pronunciation

Jacy is pronounced JAY-see /ˈdʒeɪ.si/High

Meaning: Variously the Tupi-Guarani Jacy/Jaci, 'the moon' (a moon deity), and a modern name from the initials J.C.; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The moon; a J-C name: Jacy is variously Tupi 'the moon' and a modern initials-name. Crisp, breezy, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowAmerican, Tupi

MeaningVariously the Tupi-Guarani Jacy/Jaci, 'the moon' (a moon deity), and a modern name from the initials J.C.; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#6234 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jacy is variously the Tupi-Guarani Jaci, 'the moon' (a moon deity in Brazilian Indigenous myth), and a modern name formed from the initials J.C. (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, breezy name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug not needed — leans girls; nickname Jace).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-moon-or-a-J-C-name at the (uncertain) root, and breezy.

Did you know? Jacy is variously the Tupi-Guarani Jaci, 'the moon' (a moon deity of Brazilian myth), and a modern name from the initials J.C. — a crisp, breezy name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are uncertain, which we flag; said 'JAY-see').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Jacy — routes uncertain

Variations

JaciJaceyJaicy

Nicknames

Jace

Themes & Styles

Uncertain English Unisex Tupi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jacy?

Jacy is pronounced JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪ.si/). Press play above to hear Jacy said aloud.

How do you say Jacy?

Jacy is said JAY-see (/ˈdʒeɪ.si/). Press play above to hear Jacy said aloud.

What does the name Jacy mean?

Jacy is variously Tupi 'the moon' and a modern J.C. initials-name; the routes are uncertain, so we flag it.

Is Jacy a boy or girl name?

Jacy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jacy?

Jacy is a rare name in the U.S.