Rising since 1990, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Zakir since 1990
Babies named Zakir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 158 |
| 2010s | 263 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Zakir entered U.S. naming records in 1990 and has shown a consistent upward trajectory since then, peaking in popularity in 2015. As of 2025, it ranked 3949, with approximately 1 in 63,262 newborn boys receiving the name, reflecting modest but steady use. The name's rise aligns with growing appreciation for Arabic-origin names among Muslim families in America. While it has not broken into top state lists, its trajectory suggests sustained appeal, particularly among families valuing spiritual meaning and cultural heritage.
Zakir derives from the Arabic root dhakara (ذَكَرَ), meaning 'to remember' or 'to mention.' It is a masculine active participle, literally 'one who remembers.' The name has deep roots in Islamic tradition, where 'dhikr' (remembrance of God) is a central spiritual practice. Zakir has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
“Zakir” around the world
Where Zakir lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaki, Zak
Variants: Dhakir, Zakhir
Sibling names for Zakir
Names that share Zakir's style, for a brother or sister.
