Zakeri
Of Persian origin, meaning "pure, innocent, or devout".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zakeri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakeri today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakeri births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakeri. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zakeri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,790
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Zakeri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakeri 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 Zakeri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakeri
The name Zakeri is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, originating from the region that is now modern-day Iran. It is thought to be a variant of the name Zakaria, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "God has remembered" or "the Lord remembers".
Zakeri is likely to have emerged during the medieval period, when Persian culture and language flourished under various Islamic empires and dynasties. The name may have been influenced by the Arabic form of the name, Zakariya, which was popular among Muslims due to its biblical and Quranic roots.
In the Qur'an, the name Zakariya is mentioned as the father of Yahya (John the Baptist), who was a prophet and a precursor to Jesus. This religious significance may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Persian Muslims.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zakeri can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi (1207-1273). In his poetic masterpiece, the Masnavi, Rumi mentions a character named Zakeri, although it is unclear if this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zakeri. One of the most famous was Zakeri Kazvini (1263-1326), a Persian scholar and author who wrote extensively on geography, history, and natural sciences. His work, titled "Ajayib al-Makhluqat" (Wonders of Creation), was a comprehensive encyclopedia that covered a wide range of topics.
Another prominent figure was Zakeri Razi (1149-1209), a renowned Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, alchemy, and philosophy. His works, such as "Al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book), were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, Zakeri Torbati (1809-1897) was a celebrated Persian poet and calligrapher. His poetry, which often explored themes of mysticism and spirituality, earned him widespread acclaim and a place among the great poets of his time.
During the medieval period, the name Zakeri was also associated with several Islamic scholars and theologians. One such individual was Zakeri Tabrizi (1215-1285), a Persian Sufi mystic and scholar who wrote extensively on Islamic philosophy and spirituality.
While the name Zakeri may have originated in Persia and the Islamic world, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and societies around the globe. However, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the ancient languages and traditions of the Middle East, where it has been a name of significance for centuries.
People
Zakeri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakeri 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
Zakeri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakeri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakeri 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zakeri a common name?
We classify Zakeri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zakeri most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakeri was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakeri is about 31 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 Zakeri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakeri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakeri 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 Zakeri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakeri 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 Zakeri 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 Zakeri as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.