Zakary
MeaningGod remembers · English form of Zachary
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #684 in 2002
18 babies were named Zakary in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,006 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zakary you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zakary, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zakary would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZakary first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #684. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowZakary was 11× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,396 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendZakary has slipped 2,006 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningZakary is an English form of Zachary, which means “God remembers”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zakary
Zakary is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ary”. US birth records list Zakary for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 56 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #684 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.8 | 127,877 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,775 boys |
| 1990s | 97 | 10,321 boys |
| 2000s | 106 | 9,433 boys |
| 2010s | 44 | 22,477 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,500 boys |
Other spellings of Zakary
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 Zakary
What does the name Zakary mean?
Zakary means “God remembers” in English, as a form of Zachary.
What is the origin of the name Zakary?
Zakary has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zakary a boy or girl name?
Zakary is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zakary?
Zakary ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#684).