Yakob
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Yakob first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 36 babies have been named Yakob in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yakob is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,552 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,552
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"modern blend name, open meadow"
#12,471 in US
Chinese origin
"generous, magnanimous"
#12,612 in US
French bijou via English origin
"jewel (alternate interpretation)"
#12,372 in US
Old French origin
"gentleman of rank, minor nobleman"
#12,434 in US
Latin origin
"Of the bird; one who soars freely. A ..."
#12,444 in US
Hebrew origin
"descent; he who descended"
#12,535 in US
Malayalam origin
"melodic South Indian given name"
#12,378 in US
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About the Name Yakob
Yakob is a boy name .
Yakob is currently ranked #12,552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yakob include Yak, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yakob include Yakov . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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