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Zakary

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAK-ə-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Zachary — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' (Zechariah)Medium

In 30 seconds: God remembers: Zakary spells Zachary — 'God remembers' — with a bold K. Devout, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningK-spelling of Zachary — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' (Zechariah)

U.S. rank (2025)#5389 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,613

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

Zakary is a K-spelling of Zachary — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers' (the prophet Zechariah; the father of John the Baptist). A devout, classic name; the K-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Zachary. Rare, God-remembers at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zachary comes from Zechariah, 'God remembers' (the prophet; father of John the Baptist) — Zakary is a crisp K-spelling of the classic.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Zachary — root etymology

Variations

ZacharyZackaryZachariah

Nicknames

Zak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakary mean?

Zakary spells Zachary — Hebrew 'God remembers'.

How do you pronounce Zakary?

It's said ZAK-ə-ree /ˈzæk.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zakary a boy or girl name?

Zakary is a boy's name.

How popular is Zakary?

Zakary is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Zachary is more common.