Zaky
Of Arabic origin, meaning "pure" or "innocent".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zaky. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaky today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaky births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaky. 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 Zaky with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaky. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,992
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Zaky: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaky 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 Zaky during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaky
The name Zaky has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "zakah," which means "purity" or "alms-giving." The name is believed to have emerged around the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
Zaky holds significant religious connotations within the Islamic faith. The concept of zakah, or almsgiving, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, emphasizing the importance of charitable giving and purification of wealth. As a result, the name Zaky became associated with virtues such as generosity, compassion, and spiritual purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaky can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These include works by Al-Tabari, Ibn Ishaq, and Ibn Hisham, which document the lives and achievements of notable individuals bearing this name.
Throughout history, several influential figures have carried the name Zaky. One notable example is Zaky al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian physician, philosopher, and alchemist who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy were widely recognized during his time.
Another prominent figure was Zaky al-Din al-Naqshbandi, a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Naqshbandi order, one of the most influential Sufi orders in the Islamic world. He lived in the 14th century CE and played a significant role in the spiritual and cultural development of Central Asia.
In the realm of literature, Zaky al-Din al-Munajjid stands out as a prominent Arab poet and writer from the 11th century CE. His works, which included poetry and prose, were widely celebrated for their eloquence and lyrical beauty.
The name Zaky also found its way into the arts, with Zaky al-Din al-Mawsili, a renowned musician and composer from the 13th century CE. He was a master of the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern lute, and contributed significantly to the development of Arabic music theory.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zaky was Zaky Pasha, an Egyptian diplomat and statesman who lived in the 19th century CE. He served as the Prime Minister of Egypt and played a pivotal role in the country's political and social reforms during the Ottoman era.
Throughout its history, the name Zaky has carried a sense of spiritual purity, generosity, and cultural significance, particularly within the Islamic tradition. Its enduring presence across various fields and eras reflects its rich heritage and the lasting impact of those who have borne this name.
People
Zaky + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaky 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
Zaky: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaky?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaky 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 Zaky a common name?
We classify Zaky 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 Zaky most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaky was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaky is about 20 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 Zaky in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaky a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaky 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 Zaky still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaky 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 Zaky 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 share the name Zaky?
Want to know how many Americans are named Zaky? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.