Fun Facts About the Name Jakovi
- 7 babies named Jakovi: U.S. records list 7 babies given the name Jakovi from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Jakovi Mean?
Jakovi is a form of Jakov, the South Slavic form of Jacob. It goes back to Hebrew Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), traditionally linked to 'aqev ("heel") and the verb 'aqav ("to follow" or "to supplant"). The Genesis story explains the name through Jacob's birth grasping his twin Esau's heel. "Supplanter" is the customary English interpretation; the precise original sense of the Hebrew name is debated.
Jakovi Name History & Origins
Jakov is the South Slavic form of the biblical patriarch's name. It entered Slavic use through Greek Iakōbos (Ἰάκωβος) and Latin Iacobus, the same chain that produced English Jacob. In South Slavic biblical usage the form also corresponds to the apostle James, since both names descend from Iacobus. Jakovi carries a final -i that is not the usual nominative ending of Jakov; the specific development of Jakovi as a given name is not well documented.
How Popular is the Name Jakovi?
Jakovi has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #10,106 in 2025.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #10,106 | 7 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Jakovi Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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