Yaqub is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #342 in 2022 with 126 recorded births. This places Yaqub in the top 5% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 130 births ranking #336. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,257 boys born was named Yaqub. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Yaqub is the Arabic form of Jacob and carries the traditional meaning supplanter. It feels rooted, serious, and deeply connected to religious history.
The name is widely used across Muslim traditions and belongs to one of the great cross-faith biblical families. Its depth comes from both scripture and long everyday use.