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Zacari

♂ Boy

Pronounced zak-AR-ee /zæk.ˈær.i/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh remembersMedium

In 30 seconds: Zacari is a modern spelling of a name meaning 'Yahweh remembers', from the Zachariah family.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningYahweh remembers
U.S. rank (2024)#2127 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 807

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Zacari carries the meaning 'Yahweh remembers', the same Hebrew-rooted sense behind Zachary and Zachariah. The spelling is a contemporary, streamlined take that drops to a soft -ari ending. It keeps the old religious meaning while reading as fresh and current.

American singer and songwriter Zacari, featured on Kendrick Lamar's 'Love', has helped give the spelling a present-day profile.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zacari is ' Yahweh remembers', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Zacari — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zacari (1994–present)
    American singer and songwriter (Zacari Pacaldo), featured on Kendrick Lamar's 'Love'.

If you like Zacari…

Zachary— Shares the same 'Yahweh remembers' meaning and root.
Zachariah— The fuller traditional form carrying the same sense.
Zane— Another Z-led boy's name with a similar modern sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zacari mean?

Zacari is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh remembers' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Zacari?

It's commonly said zak-AR-ee /zæk.ˈær.i/.

Is Zacari a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zacari is used as a boy name.

How popular is Zacari?

In 2024, Zacari ranked #2127 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.