Jkobi
A unique name representing a blend of cultures and origins.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jkobi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jkobi today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jkobi births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jkobi. 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 Jkobi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,243
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jkobi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jkobi 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 Jkobi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jkobi
The given name Jkobi is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 4000 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "jakubi," which referred to a type of precious gemstone or crystal. The name may have been initially given to individuals who worked with or traded in these valuable materials.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jkobi can be found in a Sumerian cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, which lists the name as belonging to a merchant who specialized in the trade of lapis lazuli and other semi-precious stones. This tablet is estimated to be from around 2800 BC.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Jkobi, who was associated with the protection of travelers and traders. This deity was often invoked by merchants and caravans as they embarked on long journeys across the desert regions of the Middle East.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which lasted from around 2350 BC to 2150 BC, a prominent military commander named Jkobi is mentioned in several clay tablet records. He is said to have led successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms and played a significant role in expanding the empire's territories.
In the 8th century BC, a renowned Phoenician explorer named Jkobi is credited with establishing trade routes and colonies throughout the Mediterranean region. His voyages are said to have reached as far as the Iberian Peninsula and the coasts of North Africa.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, a prominent scholar and mathematician named Jkobi al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His work heavily influenced the development of mathematics in the medieval Islamic world and beyond.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jkobi. While the name may have originated in ancient Sumerian culture, it has been adopted and used across various civilizations and time periods, often associated with trade, exploration, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Jkobi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jkobi 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
Jkobi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jkobi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jkobi 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jkobi a common name?
We classify Jkobi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jkobi most popular?
The single biggest year for Jkobi was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jkobi is about 15 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 Jkobi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jkobi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jkobi 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 Jkobi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jkobi 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 Jkobi 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 Jkobi?
Want to know how many people have the name Jkobi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.