Yacqub is an attractive, distinctive name of Arabic origin, meaning 'Follower of Allah'. It shares its root with the name Jacob from the Bible, making it familiar yet unique. Yacqub is often spelled with a Q, setting it apart from other names like Jake and Jakob. It offers parents an opportunity to choose a name that combines familiarity with originality.
Yacqub had a notable increase in popularity between 2003 and 2017, with the highest number of births recorded in 2015 and 2017 at 8 and 7 respectively. However, there were also periods of decline, such as from 2006 to 2008 where the annual births remained steady or decreased slightly. Overall, a total of 61 babies named Yacqub were born during this period.