Yakim Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAH-kim //ˈjɑː.kɪm//
Origin: 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.
Famous people named Yakim
In this section, you will find notable people named Yakim. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Yakim who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Yakim Shcherbakov — Russian politician.
Yakim Kolesnikov — Ukrainian artist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yakim was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Yakim has ranked as high as #25153 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)
The name Yakim is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Yakim was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Yakim.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Yakim
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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