Zakari
Zakari is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord has remembered”, pronounced ZAK-uh-ree. It ranked #1062 in the United States in 2025, given to 206 babies, and peaked at #1030 in 2023. Common nicknames: Zak, Kari, Zake.
How popular is Zakari in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Zakari mean, and where does it come from?
Zakari is a modern spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zekharyah, "the Lord has remembered," and it doubles as a West African form — Zakari and Zakariya are common in Nigeria, Niger and Ghana, where the Quranic Zakariya is the father of Yahya. The -i ending gives an old biblical name a contemporary sound. American records hold it from 1986, and it has stayed just outside the top thousand, most common in Black American families.
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Famous People Named Zakari
- Zakaria Bakkali — Moroccan-Belgian footballer, in the Zakaria spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zakari mean?
Zakari is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord has remembered." Zakari is a modern spelling of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zekharyah, "the Lord has remembered," and it doubles as a West African form — Zakari and Zakariya are common in Nigeria, Niger and Ghana, where the Quranic Zakariya is the father of Yahya. The -i ending gives an old biblical name a contemporary sound.
How do you pronounce Zakari?
Zakari is pronounced ZAK-uh-ree. Common variations include Zachary, Zakariya, Zachari.
Is Zakari a boy name?
Yes, Zakari is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zak, Kari, Zake.