Zakai
Every Zakai since 1998 — 4,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakai
Zakai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #563 in 2025 with 528 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 4,070 American babies have been named Zakai. Its peak came in 2025, when 528 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zakai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 528 | #563 |
| 2024 | — | — | 473 | #604 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,420 | 415 | #661 |
| 2022 | — | — | 374 | #706 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,201 | 314 | #785 |
| 2020 | — | — | 249 | #904 |
| 2019 | — | — | 244 | #904 |
| 2018 | — | — | 242 | #898 |
| 2017 | — | — | 185 | #1,072 |
| 2016 | — | — | 142 | #1,287 |
| 2015 | — | — | 104 | #1,566 |
| 2014 | — | — | 84 | #1,793 |
| 2013 | — | — | 95 | #1,623 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,478 | 89 | #1,710 |
| 2011 | — | — | 64 | #2,103 |
| 2010 | — | — | 62 | #2,168 |
| 2009 | — | — | 61 | #2,202 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,514 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2006 | — | — | 65 | #2,061 |
| 2005 | — | — | 43 | #2,612 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,884 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,112 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,633 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,670 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,408 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakai in 2025?
Zakai ranked #563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 528 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakai?
4,070 babies have been named Zakai in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakai most popular?
Zakai peaked in 2025, when 528 newborns received the name.
Is Zakai a boy or girl name?
Zakai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakai rising or falling?
Zakai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.