Zakee
An Arabic name signifying purity, innocence, and spiritual enlightenment.
Name Census estimates that about 560 living Americans carry the first name Zakee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakee today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakee births was 2001 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakee. 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.
People living today
560
~ 1 in 612,061 Americans
Peak year
2001
26 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,767
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Zakee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zakee from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 166 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakee 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 Zakee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zakees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York recorded the most babies named Zakee, while New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakee
The name Zakee has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "zakat," which means "purification" or "alms-giving." The name is closely associated with one of the five pillars of Islam, which requires Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth to the less fortunate.
Zakee can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early days of Islam. The name is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where the concept of zakat is discussed in detail. It is believed that the name Zakee was given to individuals who exemplified the virtues of generosity and compassion.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zakee can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries CE. During this period, several prominent scholars, poets, and statesmen bore the name Zakee.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Zakee. One such person was Zakee Ansari, a renowned Sufi saint and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his profound spiritual teachings and his contributions to the field of Islamic mysticism.
Another prominent figure was Zakee al-Jaziri, a 14th-century historian and geographer from Syria. He authored several influential works, including a comprehensive historical account of the Mongol conquests in the region.
In the 16th century, Zakee al-Ansari was a celebrated poet and calligrapher from Persia (present-day Iran). His works were widely admired for their lyrical beauty and intricate calligraphic designs.
During the Ottoman Empire, Zakee Pasha was a notable military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 18th century. He was renowned for his strategic military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Ottoman army.
In more recent times, Zakee Nusseibeh was a Palestinian statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the negotiations for the establishment of the State of Israel in the late 1940s. He was highly respected for his efforts towards peace and reconciliation in the region.
People
Zakee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakee 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
Zakee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 560 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakee 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 612,061 US residents.
Is Zakee a common name?
We classify Zakee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 577 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zakee most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakee was 2001, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakee is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zakee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakee 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.
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.