Yakov
- Pronunciation
- [Ya-kov]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew
Yakov Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,191 baby boys have been named Yakov. The name peaked in 2024 with 164 US births that year (rank #1225). In 2024, ranked #1225 nationally.
Top States for Yakov
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yakov births are: New York (2,336), New Jersey (281), California (21).
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5-Letter Names Starting with Y
Names with Yakov's exact length and starting letter: Ya El, Ya-El, Yadra, Yafeu, Yaffa.
Quick Facts About Yakov
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Yakov against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).