Yaqub
Yaqub: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yaqub
- A male given name, Yaqub, Yakub, and Yacoub, from Arabic
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic يَعْقُوب (yaʕqūb).
How popular is Yaqub?
Since 1880, 642 boys in the U.S. have been named Yaqub. Its highest rank for boys was #2580 in 2019. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Yaqub FAQ
What does the name Yaqub mean?
A male given name, Yaqub, Yakub, and Yacoub, from Arabic Borrowed from Arabic يَعْقُوب (yaʕqūb).
What is the origin of the name Yaqub?
Yaqub is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Yaqub?
Since 1880, 642 boys in the U.S. have been named Yaqub. Its highest rank for boys was #2580 in 2019. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yaqub a boy or girl name?
Yaqub is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 642 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.