Yakov is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1789 in 2005 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 164 births ranking #1225. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 72.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 26,988 boys born was named Yakov. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.