Zakari
Zakari is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zakari is a modern variant of the biblical name Zechariah or the Arabic name Zakariyya. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States in recent years as an appealing alternative to Zachary. The name retains a traditional linguistic root while offering a contemporary spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,472 babies in the United States have been named Zakari since 1880. It ranks #2606 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1024.
States where it is most popular
- FL (13.5 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- GA (9.5 %)
- NC (9.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 168 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 838 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,120 |
Nicknames
Zak, Zac, Zakk
Fun facts
- Zakari is a modern simplified spelling of the Hebrew name Zechariah and the Arabic name Zakariyya.
- The name has grown significantly in contemporary U.S. usage, with over 1,000 births recorded between 2020 and 2025.