Zakkary
Zakkary is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zakkary is a modern American spelling variant of Zachary, which derives from the biblical Hebrew name Zechariah. It gained modest usage in the late 20th century as parents sought creative, phonetic spellings of classic names. While uncommon today, it remains an easily recognizable alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,205 babies in the United States have been named Zakkary since 1880. It ranks #3492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- IN (12.1 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 479 |
| 2000-2010 | 458 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Nicknames
Zak, Zakky
Fun facts
- Zakkary features a double 'k' spelling, reflecting a trend toward phonetic and visually distinct variations of traditional names.
- Despite its modern look, the name traces its ultimate roots back to the ancient Hebrew name Zakariyya or Zechariah.