Yakim Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAH-kim / /ˈjɑː.kɪm/

Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning

He will establish (Hebrew); variant of Jacob (Slavic)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew, Yakim is derived from the root meaning 'to establish' or 'to set up,' often associated with the biblical figure Jacob, who is a significant character in Jewish tradition. In Slavic cultures, Yakim is a variant of the name Jacob, which has been widely used across Eastern Europe. The name has historical significance in various Slavic communities, often linked to familial and cultural heritage.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Yaqim
  • Yacim

International Variants

  • Yaqub (Arabic)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Jakub (Czech)
  • Iakov (Russian)

Famous people named Yakim

Yakim Shcherbakov — Russian politician.

Yakim Kolesnikov — Ukrainian artist.

Fictional characters named Yakim

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Sibling Suggestions

JacobYakovYasminYaraYasuoYakovlev

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yakim was first seen in the United States in 2023. Yakim has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Yakim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yakim

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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