Yakob

Boy name

Yakob has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 2004. It peaked in 2021.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2021 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2004

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Yakob — alternate spellings parents actually use.

31,959 babies since 1957

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Yakob.

36 babies since 1917

36 babies since 1917

36 babies since 1918

36 babies since 1967

36 babies since 1992

36 babies since 1993

36 babies since 1994

36 babies since 1997

How popular is the name Yakob?

Yakob has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 2004. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Yakob peak?

Yakob peaked in 2021, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Yakob a girl or boy name?

Yakob is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Yakob are boys).

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