Yaqub
Yaqub is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; held by the heel.
Origin and history
Yaqub is the Arabic form of the classical Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It is a prominent prophet's name in Islam, corresponding to the biblical patriarch Jacob. In the United States, its usage has increased in recent years among families seeking traditional Islamic or Middle Eastern names.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Yaqub since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1697.
States where it is most popular
- MN (36.6 %)
- NY (22.4 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- MI (7.1 %)
- WA (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 119 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 230 |
Fun facts
- Yaqub is the direct Arabic linguistic equivalent of the Hebrew name Ya'akov, known in English as Jacob.
- In Islamic tradition, Yaqub is revered as a righteous prophet and father of the prophet Yusuf (Joseph).