Zakai

Zakai is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 472 boys in the United States.

Zakai at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zakai

Zakai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zakai first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #603 in 2024, and in 2024 472 babies received the name — 3,520 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zakai in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#603 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zakai in 2024
472
Total since 1880
3,520

Zakai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#1076 in 2024
Babies named Zakai in 2025
23
Total since 1996
247

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zakai mean?

The meaning of Zakai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zakai a boy or girl name?

Zakai is a boy name. In 2024, 472 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zakai?

Zakai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zakai?

Zakai first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #603 in 2024, and 472 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].