All about the name

Jaquia

Female

« The feminine given name Jacqueline originates from French roots, derived from the Latin 'Jacobus', meaning 'supplanter'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France. »

#30504 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Jacqueline is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the Latin name "Jacobus", which means "supplanter". The name Jacqueline became popular in France during the Middle Ages and has since been used widely throughout Europe. The name Jacqueline was notably borne by several influential women throughout history, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former First Lady of the United States. This may have contributed to its enduring popularity as a girl's name. In literature and art, Jacqueline has also been used as a character name on several occasions, such as in "Jacqueline Suskin's" poetry collection "A Real Dallas" and in the ballet "La Fille Mal Gardée", where the main female character is named Jacqueline. Overall, Jacqueline remains a classic and elegant choice for a girl's name.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jaquia since 1880

Total births
70
Total since 1880
Peak year
1992
11 births
in 2000
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years