Zaaki
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pure" or "chaste".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zaaki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaaki today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaaki births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaaki. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zaaki with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaaki. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,043
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Zaaki: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaaki by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zaaki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaaki
The name Zaaki has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, dating back to the third millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "zaki," which means "pure" or "bright." The Sumerians were one of the earliest civilizations to emerge in Mesopotamia, located in the region that is now modern-day Iraq.
One of the earliest known references to the name Zaaki can be found in the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature from ancient Mesopotamia. The name is mentioned in connection with a character described as a wise and virtuous individual, reflecting the positive connotations associated with the name's meaning.
In the centuries that followed, the name Zaaki appeared in various ancient texts and inscriptions from the region, indicating its continued use among the people of Mesopotamia. It was particularly popular during the Babylonian and Assyrian empires, which ruled over vast territories in the ancient Near East.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Zaaki was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Abbasid Caliphate, who lived in the 9th century CE. He is remembered for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and Islamic philosophy. Another prominent individual was Zaaki al-Razi, a Persian polymath from the 9th century CE, who made significant advancements in the fields of medicine, chemistry, and physics.
In the medieval period, the name Zaaki was also found among the ruling families of various Islamic dynasties, such as the Seljuks and the Ghaznavids. One of the most famous rulers with this name was Sultan Zaaki Shah, who reigned over the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century CE and is credited with expanding the empire's territories and patronizing the arts and culture.
During the Renaissance period, the name Zaaki gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals in Europe, particularly those studying ancient Near Eastern cultures and languages. One notable figure was Zaaki de Viterbo, an Italian humanist and scholar from the 15th century CE, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and texts.
Throughout its long history, the name Zaaki has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the enduring appeal and cultural significance of its meaning and origins.
People
Zaaki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaaki as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaaki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaaki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaaki going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zaaki a common name?
We classify Zaaki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaaki most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaaki was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaaki is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zaaki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaaki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaaki in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zaaki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaaki in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zaaki can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Zaaki?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.