Zakari
Every Zakari since 1986 — 2,729 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakari
Zakari is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,062 in 2025 with 206 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,729 American babies have been named Zakari — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 228 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 Zakari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakari 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 | 9 | #10,900 | 206 | #1,062 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,933 | 198 | #1,095 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,628 | 213 | #1,030 |
| 2022 | 14 | #8,021 | 184 | #1,142 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,177 | 147 | #1,298 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,911 | 172 | #1,141 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,720 | 178 | #1,111 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,779 | 165 | #1,167 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,922 | 106 | #1,552 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,833 | 95 | #1,674 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,137 | 61 | #2,233 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,954 | 46 | #2,659 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,570 | 37 | #3,059 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,865 | 38 | #3,058 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,134 | 59 | #2,231 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,770 | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,410 | 36 | #3,222 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,797 | 48 | #2,629 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,449 | 41 | #2,919 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,576 | 23 | #4,221 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,707 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32 | #3,157 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,974 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27 | #3,346 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,493 | 31 | #2,987 |
| 2000 | 7 | #13,142 | 23 | #3,639 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,790 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakari in 2025?
Zakari ranked #1,062 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 206 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakari?
2,729 babies have been named Zakari in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakari most popular?
Zakari peaked in 2023, when 228 newborns received the name.
Is Zakari a boy or girl name?
Zakari is used for both: about 9% of babies named Zakari have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Zakari rising or falling?
Zakari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.