Zakoda
A modern invented name with uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zakoda. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakoda today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakoda births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakoda. 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 Zakoda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,043
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Zakoda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakoda 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 Zakoda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakoda
The name Zakoda is believed to have originated in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "zakodah," which roughly translates to "one who possesses great wisdom and knowledge." The name was initially popular among scholarly and philosophical circles in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zakoda can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is used to refer to a revered sage and teacher. This suggests that the name was associated with intellectual pursuits and spiritual enlightenment from its very inception.
As the name spread beyond the Indian subcontinent, it underwent various spelling and pronunciation changes. In ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), the name was rendered as "Zakuda," and it was adopted by several prominent scholars and poets during the Islamic Golden Age, between the 8th and 13th centuries CE.
One noteworthy figure from this era was Zakuda al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He made significant contributions to fields as diverse as medicine, philosophy, and alchemy, earning him the title "the Philosopher of the East."
Another historical figure who bore the name Zakoda was an Armenian monk and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. Known as Zakoda of Ani, he was instrumental in preserving and translating ancient Greek and Byzantine texts, helping to ensure their survival during the turbulent times of the early Middle Ages.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia named Zakoda Rumi gained fame for his spiritual writings and teachings. His works, such as the Masnavi, have been widely studied and celebrated across the Islamic world and beyond.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Zakoda Castellio, born in 1515 in France, made his mark as a theologian, humanist, and advocate for religious tolerance. He is remembered for his efforts to promote understanding and dialogue between different faiths during a time of intense religious conflict in Europe.
These are just a few examples of the many influential individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zakoda, a name that has carried connotations of wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual prowess across various cultures and time periods.
People
Zakoda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakoda 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
Zakoda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakoda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakoda 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 Zakoda a common name?
We classify Zakoda 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 Zakoda most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakoda was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakoda is about 5 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 Zakoda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakoda a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakoda 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 Zakoda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakoda 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 Zakoda 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 Americans are named Zakoda?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.