Zaki
Every Zaki since 1974 — 1,514 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaki
Zaki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,420 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,514 American babies have been named Zaki. Its peak came in 2008, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zaki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,420 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,475 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,289 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,378 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,917 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,845 |
| 2019 | 46 | #2,765 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,444 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,448 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,837 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,410 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,751 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,527 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,487 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2,510 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,161 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,184 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,640 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,223 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,492 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,885 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,427 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,942 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,216 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,735 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,851 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,777 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,780 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,129 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,455 |
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Famous people named Zaki
- Zaki al-Arsuzi Philosopher · 1899–1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaki in 2025?
Zaki ranked #2,420 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaki?
1,514 babies have been named Zaki in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaki most popular?
Zaki peaked in 2008, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Zaki a boy or girl name?
Zaki is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaki rising or falling?
Zaki is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zaki?
Well-known people named Zaki include Zaki al-Arsuzi (philosopher).