boy's name
Jakov
YAH-kov
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 54
Jakov is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2010.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jakov Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Jakov?
In 2024, Jakov was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Jakov Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jakov
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jakov Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jakov over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jakov
- Pronunciation YAH-kov
Sibling Names for Jakov
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jakov — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jakov
How popular is the name Jakov?
In 2024, Jakov was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Jakov a girl's or a boy's name?
Jakov is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jakov?
Jakov has 2 syllables.
When was Jakov most popular?
Jakov peaked in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Jakov a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jakov currently ranks #6,401 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.