Jaap
A girl's name of Dutch origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Jaap, you're looking at a name that fewer than 5 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Jaap a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Jaap is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jaap is a boy's baby name of Dutch origin, a Dutch short form of Jacob or Jacobus, from Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber.' Jaap is the classic, informal Dutch form of this biblical patriarch's name.
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In the American context, Jaap is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2022–2022). Its Dutch roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 5 total births, Jaap exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jaap has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jaap
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Jaap is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Jaap are most likely born between 2022 and 2022.
How rare is Jaap?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jaap is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2022–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16275 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2022