Yaqub

Yaqub - A very unique male name

Yaqub appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #3051. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yaqub and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yaqub? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yaqub. The baby boy name Yaqub was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2749 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yaqub peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 2280.

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Yaqub is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yaqub is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,753 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,823.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yaqub is where you live.

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Yaqub origin and meaning

Arabic form of Jacob

The Arabic form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'akov — traditionally explained as 'heel-holder' or 'supplanter'

Yaqub is the Arabic form of the Hebrew patriarch's name, borne in the Qur'an by the prophet Yaqub, father of Yusuf (Joseph). It is a long-established name across the Muslim world and appears in US data from 2008. The Jacob derivation behind it is traditional and well documented.

Attested etymology

Yaqub is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Yaqub, pop culture references for the name Yaqub and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yaqub

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yaqub, sorted by popularity.

Yusuf / Yosef / Yousef / Yaakov / Yakov / Youssef / Yusef / Yousuf / Yousif / Yoseph /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Yaqub

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yaqub a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yaqub?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

yah-KOOB · /jɑːˈkuːb/
Arabic pronunciation stresses the second syllable; some English speakers say YAH-koob.

Around the world

• Yaakov (Hebrew) — The Hebrew form of the same name.
• Jacob (English) — The familiar English form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Yakub — A common transliteration variant.
• Yaqoob — A transliteration variant closer to the Arabic vowels.
• Yacoub — A transliteration variant common in North African use.

Famous bearers

• Yaqub — The prophet and patriarch of the Qur'an and Bible, father of Joseph (Biblical) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Yaqub to honour the prophet and patriarch in the Arabic form of his name, with deep roots in Islamic tradition.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration varies widely — Yakub, Yaqoob and Yacoub are all in use, so paperwork spellings will differ.