Zakhar Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KHAR //zəˈxɑːr//
Origin: Hebrew; Russian
Meaning: God remembers (Hebrew); variant of Zachary (Russian)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zakhar has its roots in the Hebrew name זְכַר (Zekhar), which means "to remember" or "to mention." This name is derived from the Hebrew verb זָכַר (zakar), which carries the connotation of remembrance and acknowledgment. The name was later adapted into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias), which also appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
From Greek, it transitioned into Latin as Zacharias, and subsequently made its way into Old French before being adopted into English as Zachary or Zakhar. Historically, the name Zakhar is associated with several significant biblical figures, most notably Zechariah, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible who is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Book of Zechariah, dating back to the 6th century BCE.
This book is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets and contains prophecies concerning the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. The name also appears in the New Testament, where Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, further embedding the name in Christian tradition.
Culturally, the name Zakhar has resonated through various Jewish and Christian traditions, symbolizing divine remembrance and the importance of faith. In Jewish tradition, the act of remembering is a significant theme, particularly in relation to God's covenant with His people.
The name has also been used in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Zak or Zaki appearing in some contexts. The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its historical significance and its association with themes of memory and acknowledgment in both religious and cultural narratives.
Famous people named Zakhar
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Zakhar Prilepin is a writer and political activist best known for his novels and essays, including The Pathologies of the Russian Soul and Sin.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zakhar was first seen in the United States in 2011.
Zakhar has ranked as high as #13540 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zakhar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zakhar 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 Zakhar 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 Zakhar.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Zakhar
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