Zakary
Zakary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zakary is a modern spelling variant of the biblical name Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew Zechariah. It has been used steadily in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling, peak popularity occurring in the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable given name with moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,613 babies in the United States have been named Zakary since 1880. It ranks #1622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1761.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- OH (8 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
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 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 484 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,881 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,111 |
| 2010-2019 | 842 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Nicknames
Zak, Zakky
Fun facts
- Zakary replaces the traditional 'ch' in Zachary with a 'k' for a more direct phonetic spelling.
- The spelling Zakary gained traction in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s alongside the rise of Zachary.