Yaqub is of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who grasps or holds'. It is derived from the Arabic verb 'a-q-b', which signifies 'to grasp' or 'hold'. This name is often associated with Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Hadrami, a notable Arab poet and scholar from the 7th century. In Islamic tradition, Yaqub is also one of the names of the prophet Jacob in Arabic.
"The name Yaqub saw a steady increase in popularity over the years, with a significant spike from 29 births in 2018 to 51 in 2019, and continued growth until reaching 46 births in 2022."