Yacqub
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 61 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 61 babies have been named Yacqub in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Yacqub is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yacqub is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Jacob — from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows at the heel.' Yaqub (also spelled Yacqub) is the Quranic form of Jacob, a prophet revered in Islam as one of the great patriarchs.
Yacqub carries the full Quranic tradition of the patriarch Jacob. For Muslim families who want a name that honors both the Hebrew Bible and the Quran, this Arabic form of Jacob is a deeply authentic and meaningful choice.
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Yacqub first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2003. A twenty-first-century entry, Yacqub belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yacqub has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | — |
The Story of Yacqub
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Yacqub is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Yacqub are most likely born between 2005 and 2017.
How rare is Yacqub?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yacqub is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 38 births that decade.
Yacqub by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2003–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | #10721 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12118 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9518 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13985 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10682 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14174 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10991 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13958 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13303 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10857 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2017