Zaki
Zaki is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pure, virtuous, or bright.
Origin and history
Zaki is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning pure, bright, or virtuous. It is widely used across the Islamic world and Middle Eastern cultures. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,514 babies in the United States have been named Zaki since 1880. It ranks #3225 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1606.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- PA (15.3 %)
- NJ (10.1 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
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 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 492 |
| 2020-2029 | 321 |
Fun facts
- The name derives from an Arabic root associated with purity, growth, and righteous character.
- Zaki is used across many Arab, North African, and South Asian communities worldwide.