Yakob
Meaning: A name with a gentle, yielding quality
Origin: Various
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #887
Total births: 88
History: Yakob rose quietly through Swedish history, from Växjö to the wider nation, inspired by the Swedish temperance movement's community spirit. It reflects starlit skies above snow-blanketed tundra and the warmth of Valborgsmässoafton student-cap traditions. The name embodies glädje — pure heartfelt joy.
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| Current rank (2022) | #1004 |
| Babies named Yakob in 2022 | 5 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 88 |
| Peak year | 2021 (10 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #633 |
| Years in records | 2004–2022 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 658 spots |
Frequently asked about Yakob
What does the name Yakob mean?
Yakob means “A name with a gentle, yielding quality” from Various roots.
What is the origin of the name Yakob?
Yakob has Various origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with a gentle, yielding quality”.
How popular is Yakob in Sweden?
Yakob ranked #1004 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 5 babies that year.
Is Yakob a boy or girl name?
Yakob is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Yakobs in registered births are male.
Is the name Yakob rising or falling in popularity?
Yakob has risen 658 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #1662 in 2017 to #1004 in 2022.
How long has Yakob been recorded in Sweden?
Yakob appears in birth records in Sweden across 19 years — from 2004 through 2022.