Zakary Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-uh-ree //ˈzækəri//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God remembers; English: variant of Zachary

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zakary is a variant of the name Zachary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' This name was transliterated into Greek as Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias, before evolving into various forms in Old French and Middle English. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Christian tradition, particularly during the medieval period, when biblical names became widely adopted in English-speaking regions, especially after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Historically, the name Zachary is associated with several significant biblical figures, most notably Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, who appears in the New Testament. The name is also borne by various minor figures in the Old Testament, including a prophet and a priest.

The use of Zachary in English literature can be traced back to the 16th century, with references appearing in religious texts and literature, including the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in the English-speaking world. Culturally, the name Zakary and its variants have been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting the original Hebrew meaning.

This connection to religious significance has contributed to the name's endurance through centuries. Diminutive forms such as Zack or Zach have also emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining the name's core identity.

The name Zakary, while a modern spelling variation, retains these historical and cultural associations, linking it to a rich tradition of biblical names.

Famous people named Zakary

In this section, you will find notable people named Zakary. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zakary who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Zakary K. is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Moods.

Zakary D. is a filmmaker best known for his short films and contributions to independent cinema.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zakary. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zakary was first seen in the United States in 1970.

Zakary has ranked as high as #1545 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Zakary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zakary is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zakary was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zakary.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 18 18
2024 22 22
2023 29 29
2022 25 25
2021 37 37
2020 35 35
2019 35 35
2018 39 39
2017 59 59
2016 51 51
2015 77 77
2014 94 94
2013 106 106
2012 129 129
2011 125 125
2010 127 127
2009 159 159
2008 184 184
2007 169 169
2006 222 222
2005 202 202
2004 210 210
2003 239 239
2002 266 266
2001 226 226
2000 234 234
1999 208 208
1998 207 207
1997 196 196
1996 187 187
1995 193 193
1994 201 201
1993 213 213
1992 209 209
1991 131 131
1990 136 136
1989 102 102
1988 89 89
1987 64 64
1986 49 49
1985 43 43
1984 37 37
1983 22 22
1982 32 32
1981 27 27
1980 19 19
1979 30 30
1978 17 17
1977 16 16
1976 16 16
1975 11 11
1974 8 8
1973 7 7
1972 9 9
1971 9 9
1970 6 6

Top States for Zakary (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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