Boy · #9,692 in 2026

Yacqub

Name: Popularity of the name Yacqub in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yacqub, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,692

Peak Rank

#8,743 (2015)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2017

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#8743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yacqub

Yacqub first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 8 Yacqubs were born — ranking #8,743 that year. As of 2026, Yacqub ranks #9,692 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Yacqubs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Yacqub

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yacqub is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Yacob
Yacoub
Jakub
Ukip
Yakka
Uku
Yaqub
Yacca
Yaku
Jakob
Jakab
Maccabe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yacqub

What does the name Yacqub mean?

Yacqub is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yacqub in 2026?

In 2026, Yacqub ranks #9,692 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Yacqub most popular?

Yacqub reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #8,743 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yacqub most popular?

Yacqub has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yacqub.

Is Yacqub a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yacqub is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yacqub?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yacqub include Aulden, Frost, Domminic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yacqub

Yacqub is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Yacqub's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #8,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Yacqub's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.