Rising since 2003, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Zakhi since 2003
Babies named Zakhi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 251 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Zakhi is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003. Its sound aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring short, z-initial names. Though it has not cracked the top 1,000, its popularity has been rising since 2003, and it reached its peak rank in 2021. The name's meaning is debated, likely derived from Arabic Zaki meaning 'pure' or 'intelligent', but its spelling suggests an English-language adaptation. With a low per-1000 rate of about 1 in 77,640 births in 2025, Zakhi remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a distinct yet familiar-sounding name.
Zakhi is likely a modern variant or transliteration of the Arabic name Zaki (زكي), which means 'pure', 'chaste', or 'intelligent'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, suggesting it emerged as a creative respelling or diminutive form within English-speaking communities. It shares phonetic similarities with other trendy names like Zayden and Zander.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zak, Z
Sibling names for Zakhi
Names that share Zakhi's style, for a brother or sister.
