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Jakobi

♂ Boy

Pronounced juh-KOH-bee /d͡ʒə.ˈkoʊ.bi/High

Meaning: A modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."Medium

In 30 seconds: Jakobi is a modern American respelling of Jacob, from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. It gives an old biblical name a fresh, melodic ending.
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Origin MediumModern American, Hebrew
MeaningA modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel."
U.S. rank (2024)#1568 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births110 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,546

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

At its core Jakobi is Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, traditionally read as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. The '-i' ending is a contemporary American elaboration that softens and lengthens the familiar name. The variant Jacobi reflects the same impulse with a slightly different spelling.

Pronounced ja-KOH-bee, the name turns Jacob's blunt sound into something more flowing. It keeps the biblical weight of the original while feeling distinctly modern.

Did you know? Jakobi is a spelling variant of Jacoby, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jakobi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Jacobi

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If you like Jakobi…

Jacobi— the alternate spelling of this same modern Jacob form
Jacob— the traditional name Jakobi is built from
Jakob— a continental spelling of the same Hebrew Yaakov root
Yaakov— the original Hebrew form behind Jakobi's meaning
Jakari— a similar modern American name with the same melodic '-i' style

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jakobi mean?

Jakobi is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Albanian tradition.

How do you pronounce Jakobi?

It's commonly said juh-KOH-bee /d͡ʒə.ˈkoʊ.bi/.

Is Jakobi a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jakobi is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jakobi?

In 2024, Jakobi ranked #1568 in the U.S. for boys, with 110 births recorded.