Is Yaqub a boy's or girl's name?

Yaqub is primarily a boy's name.

When was Yaqub most popular?

Yaqub reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 51 births that year. It is currently ranked #2988 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Yaqub?

Yaqub is currently ranked #2988 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 603 babies since 2000.

Yaqub

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameArabicRising fast

#2988▲ 63in 2024

Meaning & Origin

(Jacob), revered as a major nabi in Islam.

Yaqub is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Jacob meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows at the heel.' In Islam, Yaqub (Jacob) is revered as a prophet, making this a deeply meaningful choice for Muslim families who want the biblical name in its Arabic form.

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Popularity Over Time

Yaqub climbed 3968 spots in the last 20 years — from #6956 to #2988.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yaqub
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	191	#3217	▼
2010s	293	#3982	▲
2000s	119	#7266	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 2000–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yaqub
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	42	#2988	+1 (2.4%)
2023	41	#3051	-5 (-10.9%)
2022	46	#2824	+13 (39.4%)
2021	33	#3493	+4 (13.8%)
2020	29	#3729	-22 (-43.1%)
2019	51	#2579	+12 (30.8%)
2018	39	#3050	+1 (2.6%)
2017	38	#3119	+11 (40.7%)
2016	27	#3982	-4 (-12.9%)
2015	31	#3587	+9 (40.9%)
2014	22	#4530	+5 (29.4%)
2013	17	#5391	-12 (-41.4%)
2012	29	#3710	+11 (61.1%)
2011	18	#5194	-3 (-14.3%)
2010	21	#4673	+3 (16.7%)
2009	18	#5319	-5 (-21.7%)
2008	23	#4388	+15 (187.5%)
2007	8	#9762	-3 (-27.3%)
2006	11	#7408	-4 (-26.7%)
2005	15	#5569	+4 (36.4%)

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2000–2024) · Methodology