Gender: Male
Origin: Polish, Hebrew
Meaning: A strong and steadfast name with biblical origins
Pronunciation: Jak, /dʒæk/, JH AE K
Popularity Rank: #7,446
Derived from the name Jacob, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel' in Hebrew. It can also be a diminutive of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
The name Jak is of Polish, Hebrew origin and means A strong and steadfast name with biblical origins, symbolizing resilience and divine grace., Yahweh May Protect, Holder of the Heel, Supplanter. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Jak is commonly found in Algeria, United Kingdom, Morocco, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Jak
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒæk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AE K
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Jak is recorded 7,346 times globally, ranking it as the 7,446th most common name worldwide.
Jak is most prevalent in Algeria, with 1,056 occurrences, making it the 1,269th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Jak is found among 1 in every 575 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | #1,269 | 1 : 1,260 |
| United Kingdom | #1,192 | 1 : 575 |
| Morocco | #2,160 | 1 : 1,806 |
| Iraq | #3,486 | 1 : 2,916 |
| France | #3,661 | 1 : 3,468 |
| Egypt | #6,527 | 1 : 6,167 |
| Italy | #4,279 | 1 : 3,438 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,589 | 1 : 8,872 |
| United States of America | #7,793 | 1 : 6,438 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | #2,635 | 1 : 1,972 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jak from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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