Jaka
supplanter, form of Jacob
GenderBoyOriginSlovenianSay itYAH-kahPopularityVery common in Slovenia, unheard of abroad
Pronounced YAH-kah
About the name Jaka
Jaka is the friendly Slovenian nickname-turned-given-name for Jacob. It's playful yet grounded in ancient biblical heritage.
Cheerful, energetic, and warmly sociable.
Fun fact
Jaka has become so popular it's now often used as a standalone name, not just a nickname.
Nicknames for Jaka
Jakec
Famous people named Jaka
- Jaka Bizjak (footballer)