Zakai

Zakai - A very unique male name

Zakai appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #2952. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zakai and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zakai? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zakai. The baby boy name Zakai was given to 488 baby boys in 2025, ranking #563 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,005 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zakai peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 563.

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Zakai is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zakai is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #167 - and is the least popular in California at position #796.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zakai is where you live.

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Zakai origin and meaning

Hebrew-inspired modern form

Pure; related to Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure, innocent'

Zakai builds on the biblical-era Hebrew name Zakkai, borne by a rabbi in the Talmud, reshaped for modern American ears. It only appeared in the data in 2005 and reached its peak in 2025, climbing fast among -kai names.

Origin uncertain

Zakai is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Zakai, pop culture references for the name Zakai and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zakai

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zakai, sorted by popularity.

Zeke / Zack / Zeus / Zach / Ziggy / Zacchaeus / Zac / Zaki / Zak / Zakee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zakai

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zakai a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zakai?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

zuh-KY · /zəˈkaɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zakkai — Traditional Hebrew spelling

Nicknames: KaiZak

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Zakai for its energetic Z start and -kai ending with a biblical echo underneath. It is rising quickly but still uncommon.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with Zakari, Zachariah, and other Zak- names
• Spelling and pronunciation will need explaining