Zakhi
Every Zakhi since 2003 — 489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakhi
Zakhi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,702 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 489 American babies have been named Zakhi. Its peak came in 2021, when 35 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 Zakhi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakhi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,702 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,893 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,801 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,991 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,359 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,808 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,633 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,348 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,674 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,466 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2014 | 26 | #4,009 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,977 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,804 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,105 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,097 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,427 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,061 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,993 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,452 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,879 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakhi in 2025?
Zakhi ranked #4,702 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakhi?
489 babies have been named Zakhi in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakhi most popular?
Zakhi peaked in 2021, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Zakhi a boy or girl name?
Zakhi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakhi rising or falling?
Zakhi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.