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Zakari

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAK-uh-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/High

Meaning: God has remembered; a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Zachary meaning 'God has remembered,' from Hebrew Zekharyahu. The -ari ending distinguishes it from Zachary while keeping the same pronunciation and biblical depth.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningGod has remembered; a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)

U.S. rank (2025)#1062 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births206 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,470

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

Zakari is a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered). The biblical Zechariah was both a prophet and the father of John the Baptist. Many U.S. presidents and founders bore the name Zachary/Zechariah.

Zakari ranked #1096 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Zechariah (Zachary) was a Hebrew prophet who wrote the Book of Zechariah — one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible. His famous prophecy of a king riding a donkey was quoted in all four Gospels as fulfilled at Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Zachary — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZacharyZachariahZackary

Nicknames

ZakZaki

Famous Bearers

★Zachary Taylor (1784–1850)
12th President of the United States and Mexican-American War hero. He died in office in 1850, only about 16 months into his term.

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Zachariah— the fuller biblical form of the same name

Zakariya— the Arabic form of the same Zechariah root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakari mean?

Zakari means 'God has remembered,' a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered).

How do you pronounce Zakari?

It's said ZAK-uh-ree — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zakari a boy or girl name?

Zakari is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Zakari?

Zakari ranked #1096 for U.S. boys in 2024.