Yakub
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Meaning & Origin
Yakub is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Yakub often also consider Xylin, Barrington, Langley .
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Yakub first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 116 babies have been named Yakub in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yakub is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,605 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,605
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Middle German origin
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About the Name Yakub
Yakub is a boy name .
Yakub is currently ranked #9,605 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yakub include Yak, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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