Yacouba Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyah-KOO-bah / /jɑːˈkuːbə/

Arabic; African

Meaning

God will increase (Arabic); a name used in various African cultures

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic, Yacouba is derived from the name Jacob, meaning 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' In African contexts, particularly among the Mandinka and other West African cultures, Yacouba is a traditional name that carries cultural significance and is often associated with leadership and wisdom.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Yacouba
  • Yakuba
  • Jacoub

International Variants

  • Yaqub (Arabic)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Jakob (German)

Famous people named Yacouba

Yacouba Sawadogo — environmental activist.

Yacouba Konaté — football player.

Fictional characters named Yacouba

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Sibling Suggestions

YoussefYasminYasirYaraYasminaYacine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yacouba was first seen in the United States in 2002. Yacouba has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Yacouba has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yacouba

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20025
20246