How Many People Are Named Zakai?
Complete statistics for the name Zakai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakai is a very rare name for boys, with only 3,509 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 94,031 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2024 with 472 births, showing it's a rising star among modern names.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 3,538 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakai Through the Generations
Zakai stands out as a name that's truly of its generation, with all 3,538 individuals under the age of 30. This makes it a fresh choice, with no one named Zakai reaching middle age yet. Born in the peak year of 2024, these young people are now around 8 years old, reflecting the recent surge in popularity of this unique name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zakai
How Many People Have the Name Zakai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,509 people in the United States currently share the name Zakai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 94,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakai a Common or Rare Name?
Zakai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zakai Mean?
Zakai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zakai in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Zakai Most Popular?
The name Zakai reached peak popularity in 2024, with 472 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zakai?
Approximately 3,509 people named Zakai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,538. That works out to roughly 1 in 94,031 Americans.
Is Zakai a rare name?
Zakai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 94,031 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakai mean?
Zakai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zakai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Zakai are male and 1% are female.
When was Zakai most popular?
Zakai peaked in 2024 with 472 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.