Zaki
Meaningpure, virtuous · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,390
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,161 in 2008
57 babies were named Zaki in the US in 2025. It has climbed 416 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zaki you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,940 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zaki, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zaki would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZaki first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #2,161.
- TrendZaki has climbed 416 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,390. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zaki means “pure, virtuous”.
About the name Zaki
Zaki is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “pure, virtuous”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-aki”. US birth records list Zaki for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 50 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #2,161 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,390, with 57 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 288,462 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 239,808 boys |
| 1990s | 8.8 | 113,379 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,710 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,183 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,258 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Zaki
What does the name Zaki mean?
Zaki means “pure, virtuous” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zaki?
Zaki has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Zaki a boy or girl name?
Zaki is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zaki?
Zaki ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#2,161).