Zakai Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zakai is a Hebrew name meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'. It has evolved from ancient Hebrew forms and carries positive connotations. While it does not have a biblical reference, it has become popular in contemporary naming practices, associated with a modern and unique image.
The name Zakai is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zakai has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zakai' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2808th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 907th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zakai' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zakai"
Pronunciation
/zəˈkaɪ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Zakai is derived from the Hebrew word 'zakh', meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'.
Meaning
pure, innocent
Language Evolution
Zakai (modern Hebrew), Zachai (ancient Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Zakai has gained popularity in recent years, especially among Hebrew-speaking communities and in modern naming trends.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachary, Zakaiya, Zach
Modern Popularity & Image
Zakai is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with positive traits like purity and innocence.
Famous People
Zakai Aharon (Israeli musician), Zakai Ziv (Israeli politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zakai"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zakai"
"Zakai" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2808th of 24088 | 603 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 907th of 23106 | 2,917 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakai" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
35.22% 1819th/5164 |
42.09% 3078th/7313 |
32.60% 2433rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.32% 969th/3984 |
18.01% 808th/4487 |
12.62% 861st/6822 |
16.52% 1037th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakai" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zakai"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zakai" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.