Zaki

Zaki - A very unique male name

Zaki appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3582. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zaki and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zaki? 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 Zaki. The baby boy name Zaki was given to 22 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2372 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zaki peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 2289.

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Zaki is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zaki is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,183 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,569.

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 Zaki is where you live.

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Zaki origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic zaki, 'pure, virtuous, blameless'

Zaki is a traditional Arabic boy's name meaning pure or virtuous. It entered US data in 1996 and reached its peak — still only 22 births — in 2025. Short, bright and easily pronounced in English, it remains a heritage choice.

Attested etymology

Zaki is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zaki

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

Zeke / Zack / Zakai / Zeus / Zach / Ziggy / Zacchaeus / Zac / 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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zaki

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 Zaki 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 Zaki?

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

ZAH-kee · /ˈzɑki/

Around the world

• Zaki (Arabic) — Used as-is in Arabic.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zacky — A rare anglicised spelling.
• Zakiy — A fuller transliteration.

Nicknames: Zak

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1996, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A two-syllable Arabic name with a clean meaning — pure — and an easy English sound, at its US high point.

Worth knowing

• Can be confused with the nickname Zack/Zak.