Zakery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zakery originates from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' It evolved through various languages including Greek and English, ultimately becoming popular in its modern form. The name is associated with positive traits and has no direct biblical relevance. It remains a contemporary choice for parents.
The name Zakery is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zakery has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Zakery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7360th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2052nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2463rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11167th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zakery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zakery"
Pronunciation
/ˈzæ.kəri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Zakery is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'Yahweh has remembered.'
Meaning
God has remembered
Language Evolution
Zechariah (Hebrew), Zacharias (Greek), Zachary (English), Zakery (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Zakery gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly as a variant of Zachary.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachary, Zach, Zac, Zak
Modern Popularity & Image
Zakery is perceived as a modern and unique variation of the traditional name Zachary, appealing to parents looking for contemporary names.
Famous People
Zakery R. K. Smith (American actor), Zakery K. H. Lee (American musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zakery"
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 "Zakery"
"Zakery" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7360th of 10718 | 23 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2052nd of 16616 | 527 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2463rd of 24088 | 730 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11167th of 23106 | 59 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakery" 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) |
43.74% 1612th/3685 |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
45.98% 2388th/5194 |
44.15% 2789th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.73% 2737th/4582 |
60.67% 3133rd/5164 |
46.37% 3391st/7313 |
41.81% 3120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zakery" 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 "Zakery"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zakery" 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.