Yaqub is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3493 in 2021 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 51 births ranking #2579. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 52,977 boys born was named Yaqub. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.