Zakyrie
A unique feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a creative combination.
Name Census estimates that about 62 living Americans carry the first name Zakyrie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakyrie today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakyrie births was 2023 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakyrie. 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 Zakyrie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
62
~ 1 in 5,528,296 Americans
Peak year
2023
14 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,713
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Zakyrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zakyrie from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 41 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakyrie 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 Zakyrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zakyries live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakyrie
The name Zakyrie originates from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "zak" meaning "pure" and "yrie" meaning "life." The combination of these words suggests that Zakyrie means "pure life" or "pure existence."
In the earliest known records, the name Zakyrie was found inscribed on cuneiform tablets from the city of Uruk, which was one of the first major urban centers in Sumerian civilization. These tablets date back to the late 4th millennium BCE and contain lists of names, likely for record-keeping purposes.
The name Zakyrie is not mentioned in any major religious scriptures or ancient texts, but it is believed to have been used by members of the Sumerian nobility and upper class. The earliest recorded individual with the name Zakyrie was a Sumerian prince who lived in the city of Lagash around 2400 BCE.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Zakyrie. One was a Babylonian scholar and astronomer who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. Another was a Phoenician merchant who established trade routes across the Mediterranean in the 5th century BCE.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Zakyrie who was a renowned philosopher and teacher in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He is known for his teachings on the concept of the "pure life" and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
During the 9th century CE, a Zakyrie was a prominent Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the city of Baghdad. His works explored the themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
While the name Zakyrie is not commonly used in modern times, it has a rich historical background rooted in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and the Middle East. Its meaning of "pure life" or "pure existence" has endured throughout the centuries, making it a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Zakyrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakyrie 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
Zakyrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakyrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 62 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakyrie 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 5,528,296 US residents.
Is Zakyrie a common name?
We classify Zakyrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zakyrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakyrie was 2023, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakyrie 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 Zakyrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakyrie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakyrie 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 Zakyrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakyrie 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 Zakyrie 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 Zakyrie as a first name?
See how many people have the name Zakyrie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.