Zakri
An Arabic masculine name meaning "thoughtful" or "mindful."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zakri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakri today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakri births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakri. 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 Zakri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#14,231
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Zakri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakri 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 Zakri 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 Zakri
The name Zakri is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "zakir," which means "the one who remembers" or "the one who commemorates." This name likely emerged during the era of early Islamic history, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zakri can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. It is mentioned in several texts that document the lives of notable figures from that time period. However, it is uncertain whether these references are to individuals or merely the use of the word "zakir" as a descriptive term.
The name Zakri does not appear to be directly referenced in any major religious scriptures or ancient texts, but its root word, "zakir," is found in the Quran and other Islamic texts, often used in the context of remembering and praising God.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zakri. One of the earliest recorded examples is Zakri ibn Zahir al-Athari (born around 790 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and historian from Baghdad. He is known for his writings on the history of early Islamic civilization and the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
Another prominent figure was Zakri al-Qazwini (1203-1283 CE), a Persian scholar, geographer, and writer. He is best known for his influential work, "Cosmography," which provided detailed descriptions of various regions, cities, and natural wonders of the world.
In the 14th century, there was Zakri ibn Muhammad al-Ansari (1325-1392 CE), a Sunni Muslim scholar and jurist from Yemen. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several important works on the subject.
Moving forward in time, Zakri Khun (1705-1782 CE) was a prominent military leader and ruler of the Burmese Konbaung Dynasty. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Burmese power in the region during the 18th century.
More recently, Zakri Abdul Hamid (1919-2000 CE) was a Malaysian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment in the late 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Zakri, showcasing its presence and significance across various cultures, regions, and time periods.
People
Zakri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zakri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakri 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 Zakri a common name?
We classify Zakri 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 Zakri most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakri was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakri is about 16 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 Zakri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakri 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 Zakri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakri 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 Zakri 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 Zakri as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Zakri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.