Jakobi
Jakobi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jakobi is a modern spelling variant of Jacobi, which derives from the biblical Hebrew name Jacob. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' In the United States, it serves as an upbeat contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,650 babies in the United States have been named Jakobi since 1880. It ranks #2517 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1186.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.7 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 654 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,032 |
| 2020-2029 | 808 |
Famous people named Jakobi
- Jakobi Meyers: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Kobi, Jake, Koby
Fun facts
- Jakobi shares its ancient origin with the classical name Jacob, derived from Ya'akov.
- Replacing the 'c' with a 'k' reflects a popular 21st-century American naming trend.