Yackov
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Yackov first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 5 babies have been named Yackov in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yackov is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,147 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,147
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yackov
Yackov is a boy name .
Yackov is currently ranked #43,147 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yackov include Yac, Yack, Yacky, Yackie, Yay, Yaie, and Yackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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