Yaqub is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2988 in 2024 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 51 births ranking #2579. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 40,841 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.