Zakai
2 countries#563 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zakai was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,070 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #563 · peaked in 2025 with 528 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
152 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2016 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
152 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zakai’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2037 | — |
| 2007 | #2185 | ↓148 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↓282 |
| 2009 | #2183 | ↑284 |
| 2010 | #2144 | ↑39 |
| 2011 | #2077 | ↑67 |
| 2012 | #1697 | ↑380 |
| 2013 | #1613 | ↑84 |
| 2014 | #1781 | ↓168 |
| 2015 | #1555 | ↑226 |
| 2016 | #1279 | ↑276 |
| 2017 | #1066 | ↑213 |
| 2018 | #894 | ↑172 |
| 2019 | #897 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #902 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #785 | ↑117 |
| 2022 | #705 | ↑80 |
| 2023 | #659 | ↑46 |
| 2024 | #604 | ↑55 |
| 2025 | #563 | ↑41 |
Frequently asked questions about Zakai
Is Zakai a popular name?
Yes — Zakai currently ranks #563 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zakai more common for boys or girls?
Zakai is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zakai most popular?
Zakai peaked in 2025 in United States, with 528 recorded births that year.
Is Zakai rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zakai’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8479 in 1998 to #563 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zakai?
At least 4,222 babies have been recorded with the name Zakai across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Zakai popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zakai appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Zakai?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zakai include Deacon, Mohammad, Garrett, Andy.
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