boy's name
Yakob
YAH-kob
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 42
Yakob is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2021, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2004.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yakob Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Yakob?
In 2021, Yakob was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Yakob 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 Yakob
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yakob Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yakob over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yakob
- Pronunciation YAH-kob
Sibling Names for Yakob
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yakob — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yakob
How popular is the name Yakob?
In 2021, Yakob was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yakob a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakob is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yakob?
Yakob has 2 syllables.
When was Yakob most popular?
Yakob peaked in 2021, when 8 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.