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Jaap

A girl's name of Dutch origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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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 (20222022). 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

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Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2022
2022
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Jaap has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.

013452022
First appeared: 2022Peak: 2022 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaap
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s5

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, 20222022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaap
YearBirthsRank
20225#16275

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaap a boy's or girl's name?
Jaap is primarily a girl's name.
When was Jaap most popular?
Jaap reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Jaap?
Jaap is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. Its peak was in 2022.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20222022