Zakar

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-KAR /zɑˈkɑr/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a short form of Zachary/Zakariya ('the Lord remembers', Hebrew) and an Armenian/Georgian form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zachary echo: Zakar. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'zah-KAR'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name, variously a short form of Zachary/Zakariya ('the Lord remembers', Hebrew) and an Armenian/Georgian form; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9839 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zakar is a modern name, variously a short form of Zachary/Zakariya ('the Lord remembers', Hebrew) and an Armenian/Georgian form (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'zah-KAR').

In the U.S. it appears in Middle Eastern and other families. Rare, the-Lord-remembers at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zakar is a modern name, variously a short form of Zachary/Zakariya ('the Lord remembers') and an Armenian/Georgian form — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'zah-KAR').

Overall data confidence 24%

References — Zakar — Hebrew-linked; routes layered

Variations

ZakkarZakaria

Nicknames

Zak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakar mean?

Zakar is variously a short form of Zachary/Zakariya ('the Lord remembers') and an Armenian/Georgian form; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zakar?

It's said zah-KAR /zɑˈkɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zakar a boy or girl name?

Zakar is a boy's name.

How popular is Zakar?

Zakar is a very rare name in the U.S.