Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Zakkary since 1988
Babies named Zakkary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 479 |
| 2000s | 458 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Zakkary is a modern English respelling of Zachary, introduced in the late 1980s as part of a trend toward unique spellings. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, and its peak usage occurred in 1993, though it has never reached the top 1,000. The name's popularity has been falling since 1993, reflecting a broader decline in variant spellings of established names. Zakkary is given almost exclusively to boys. While it lacks top-state concentration, its similarity to classic Zachary gives it a familiar feel with an unconventional twist.
Zakkary is a modern English respelling of Zachary, which itself derives from the Hebrew Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered'. The spelling with a double 'k' and 'y' ending emerged in the late 20th century as a conscious alteration to give the name a distinctive look. The variant has been used in the United States since at least 1988, though it remains far less common than the standard Zachary.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zak, Zack, Z
Sibling names for Zakkary
Names that share Zakkary's style, for a brother or sister.
