Zakai
Zakai is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pure, innocent, or clean.
Origin and history
Zakai is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning pure or innocent. It is closely related to the traditional biblical name Zakkai. In the United States, it has seen a notable surge in popularity during the 2020s as modern parents embrace rhythmic, short biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
4,052 babies in the United States have been named Zakai since 1880. It ranks #1980 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #662.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- FL (11 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- PA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,311 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,353 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew root 'zakhah', which relates to being clean or pure.
- Over half of all published U.S. births for Zakai since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.