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Zakai
OriginVariation of Zaccai, Hebrew
Meaning"pure"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#563
2025 SSA
About Zakai
Zakai bears a lot of resemblance to the ancient Hebrew name Zaccai, but many modern parents are using it as an elaboration of the popular name Kai, blending it with Zack.
Jakai and Makai are other up-and-coming names along the same lines.
Zakai is also given to girls.
Pronounced zah-KY.
As of October 2026, Zakai ranked #13413 in US births in 2023 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,793 | 84 | 43.7 |
| 2015 | #1,566 | 104 | 54.3 |
| 2016 | #1,287 | 142 | 74.8 |
| 2017 | #1,072 | 185 | 99.9 |
| 2018 | #897 | 242 | 133.2 |
| 2019 | #904 | 244 | 136 |
| 2020 | #904 | 249 | 144.3 |
| 2021 | #786 | 313 | 178.9 |
| 2022 | #707 | 373 | 213.6 |
| 2023 | #662 | 414 | 242 |
| 2024 | #603 | 472 | 274 |
| 2025 | #563 | 528 | 309.1 |
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