Jahkobi
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Jacob.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jahkobi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahkobi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahkobi births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahkobi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahkobi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,016
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Jahkobi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahkobi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahkobi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahkobi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahkobi
The name Jahkobi is a variation of the Hebrew name Jacob, which originated in ancient Israel. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'aqob," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Jacob appears prominently in the Old Testament of the Bible, referring to one of the patriarchs of the Israelites.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jacob can be traced back to the Book of Genesis in the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of the son of Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob was later renamed Israel by God and became the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name gained significant religious and cultural significance among the Jewish and Christian communities.
Over the centuries, variations of the name Jacob have emerged in different languages and cultures. Jahkobi is a modern variation that combines elements of the original Hebrew name with an English-influenced spelling. This variation likely arose in recent decades as a way to create a unique and stylized version of the traditional name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jahkobi was Jahkobi Smith, an American football player born in 1988. He played as a wide receiver for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2016.
Another notable figure with the name Jahkobi is Jahkobi Johnson, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994. He gained popularity as a contestant on the reality singing competition show "The X Factor" in 2012.
In the world of literature, Jahkobi Wilcox is an American author and poet born in 1992. He has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for his work exploring themes of identity, love, and social issues.
Jahkobi Williams, born in 1995, is a Canadian basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the team in 2018 and has been a valuable contributor to their roster.
Lastly, Jahkobi Rollins is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1990. He founded his own clothing line, "Jahkobi Apparel," which focuses on promoting body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
While the name Jahkobi is a modern variation, it carries the rich history and cultural significance of its Hebrew roots, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient names in contemporary society.
People
Jahkobi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahkobi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahkobi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahkobi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahkobi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jahkobi a common name?
We classify Jahkobi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahkobi most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahkobi was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahkobi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahkobi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahkobi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahkobi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jahkobi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahkobi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahkobi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jahkobi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.