Zakari

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast
#1096 69in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Zakari is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an alternate spelling of Zachary, from Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.'

This variant spelling gives a familiar biblical name a more distinctive look while keeping the same pronunciation and meaning. Parents drawn to Zachary but wanting something slightly less common often land on Zakari, Zacary, or Zakary as their preferred form. The name carries prophetic biblical weight — Zechariah being both a Hebrew prophet and the father of John the Baptist.

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Popularity Over Time

Zakari climbed 2059 spots in the last 20 years — from #3155 to #1096.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zakari
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s912
2010s838
2000s309
1990s168
1980s37

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19862024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zakari
YearBirthsRank
2024197#1096
2023213#1027
2022183#1143
2021147#1297
2020172#1141
2019178#1111
2018165#1167
2017106#1552
201695#1673
201561#2233
201446#2659
201337#3059
201238#3056
201159#2231
201053#2401
200936#3222
200848#2629
200741#2919
200623#4221
200526#3707

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zakari as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Zakari has also been given to 248 girls in the U.S. since 2000.

#8910
Current rank
248
Total births
2018
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Zakari be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Zakari is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1096. As a girl's name, it ranks #8910.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19862024) · Methodology