Zakery Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-ree /ˈzækəri/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God has remembered; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zakery is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered." The Hebrew form, זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), was transliterated into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and later into Latin as Zacharias. The name made its way into Old French as Zacharie before evolving into its modern English form, Zakery.
This transformation reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as the name passed through various cultures and languages over centuries. Historically, Zechariah is a significant biblical figure, appearing in the Old Testament as a prophet and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament.
His prominence in religious texts, particularly in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian scriptures, has contributed to the name's enduring legacy. The name has been used in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Zakery, along with its variants, has been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, reflecting its original meaning. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often appearing in religious contexts.
Diminutive forms such as Zach or Zack have also emerged, maintaining a connection to the original name while providing a more casual alternative. The historical and religious significance of Zakery underscores its resonance in various traditions, ensuring its place in the tapestry of names throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zakery was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Zakery has ranked as high as #1170 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Michigan, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Zakery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zakery 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 Zakery was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zakery (2008)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Zakery.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1997 | 66 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1993 | 77 |
| 1992 | 59 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |