Will my child share the name Yaqoub with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Yaqoub per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yaqoub in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Yaqoub becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Yaqoub is declining: down 1,172 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #1,492 in 2020.

Is Yaqoub a good choice for a distinctive name?

Yaqoub is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Yaqoub a popular baby name in the United States?

Yaqoub does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Yaqoub is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Yaqoub in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Yaqoub

Yaqoub has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1180 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1492 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

Yaqoub is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Yaqoub in their class.