Declining since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Zakye since 2005
Babies named Zakye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Zakye is a modern masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2005, reflecting a trend of inventive spellings and fresh coinages. Its peak year was 2011, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2020, indicating a decline in usage. While it is extremely rare, with only 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name in 2025, its similarity to Zaki and Zeke may give it a familiar yet distinctive feel. Zakye has not been recorded in any U.S. state with enough frequency to appear in top state lists, underscoring its rarity nationwide.
Zakye first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Zaki (of Arabic origin, meaning 'pure') or a variant of Zeke (a diminutive of Ezekiel). However, its exact derivation is unclear, and it is best categorized as a creative modern name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zak
Variants: Zaki, Zakie, Zakay
Sibling names for Zakye
Names that share Zakye's style, for a brother or sister.
