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Zakai is a masculine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unknown, possibly from the biblical name Zaccai. It shares the same trendy sounds found in Mekhi and Jakai." It ranked #563 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unknown, possibly from the biblical name Zaccai. It shares the same trendy sounds found in Mekhi and Jakai. The entry lists its usage as African American (Modern).
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Zakai ranked #563 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #563 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (African American) and that sit near Zakai in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakai mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zakai a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: meaning unknown, possibly.
Is Zakai a popular name?
Zakai ranked #563 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zakai a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zakai appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zakai — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
