Jacoba
Pronunciation: [ y-ahk-OHB-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jacoba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 140 babies have been named Jacoba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacoba is past its peak , currently ranked #70,645 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,645
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jacoba
Jacoba is a girl name .
Jacoba is currently ranked #70,645 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jacoba include Jac, Jaco, Jacoy, Jacoie, Jay, Jaie, and Jackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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