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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jacoba — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jacob|Jacobe
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Jacoba

jah-KOH-bah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16133 in 2023

Peak: #16133 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16133 in 2023

Peak: #16133 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172023

Rank #16133 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootReligiousClassicGirl3-syllableDutch HeritageBiblicalVintageFeminine FormRare
Character
supplanting ambitionregional authority
STRONG
High confidence

Jacoba is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Jacoba at a Glance
Meaning:Female form of Jacob, from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'he who supplants.' Popular in Dutch and Flemish traditions.
Language root:Hebrew · Dutch
Peak rank:#16133 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Jacoba of Bavaria
Dutch noblewoman, 15th century
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jacoba · Overview
Summary

Jacoba is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Jacoba carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
jacoba.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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