Yakob Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YAH-kob //ˈjɑː.kɒb//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: Hebrew: supplanter; Arabic: to follow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yakob is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), which is believed to mean "to follow" or "to supplant." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarchal figure, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the grandson of Abraham. The name was later transliterated into Greek as Iakōb (Ἰακώβ) and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus.
The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Jacom and later Jacques, before entering the English language as Jacob. Historically, Jacob is a central figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the Book of Genesis, where he is known for his complex family dynamics and his role in the establishment of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name has been borne by various saints, including Saint James, who is often associated with the name due to the Latin form Iacobus. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it retained the form Jacob in its translations.
Culturally, the name Yakob and its variants have been associated with themes of struggle and transformation, reflecting the biblical Jacob's wrestling with an angel and his eventual renaming to Israel, which means "he who struggles with God." This narrative has imbued the name with a sense of resilience and spiritual significance. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Jake have emerged in various cultures, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring legacy across different languages and traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yakob was first seen in the United States in 2004.
Yakob has ranked as high as #18540 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yakob has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yakob 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 Yakob 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 Yakob.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Yakob
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