Yakov is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1680 in 2007 with 91 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 164 births ranking #1225. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.6%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 22,805 boys born was named Yakov. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.