Zakari
- US rank
- #1,060
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,024 in 2023
206 babies were named Zakari in the US in 2025. It has climbed 74 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zakari you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,292 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zakari, 206 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zakari would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZakari first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,024.
- Then vs nowZakari is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,292.
- TrendZakari has climbed 74 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,060. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZakari is most popular in Maryland, where it ranks #437, followed by Mississippi (#522) and Oklahoma (#621). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
About the name Zakari
Zakari is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ari”. US birth records list Zakari for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 40 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,024 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,060, with 206 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 207,254 boys |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 115,340 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 64,767 boys |
| 2010s | 45 | 22,148 boys |
| 2020s | 108 | 9,245 boys |
Other spellings of Zakari
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zakari
What is the origin of the name Zakari?
Zakari has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zakari a boy or girl name?
Zakari is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Zakari?
Zakari ranked #1,060 for US boys in 2025, given to 206 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,024).