Yaqub
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Arabic Form Of Jacob (Supplanter)
- Origin
- Arabic
Yaqub Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 603 baby boys have been named Yaqub. The name peaked in 2019 with 51 US births that year (rank #2579). In 2024, ranked #2988 nationally — 409 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Yaqub
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yaqub births are: Minnesota (61), New York (26), California (16).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Yaqub
If you like Yaqub's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with Y
Names with Yaqub's exact length and starting letter: Ya El, Ya-El, Yadra, Yafeu, Yaffa.
Quick Facts About Yaqub
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Compare Yaqub to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Yaqub against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).