Zaki

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAH-kee /ˈzɑː.ki/High

Meaning: Pure; virtuous; intelligent; from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, intelligent, blessed)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'pure,' 'virtuous,' and 'intelligent' — three of the most valued qualities in Islamic moral tradition. Simple and bright, Zaki carries profound meaning in two syllables.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningPure; virtuous; intelligent; from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, intelligent, blessed)

U.S. rank (2025)#2420 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births57 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,514

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

Zaki comes from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, blessed, intelligent). The name combines intellectual and moral excellence in a single concept. It has been used in Muslim communities for centuries across the Arab world and Muslim-majority countries.

Zaki ranked #2468 for boys in 2024, used in Arab American and broader Muslim communities.

Did you know? In Arabic, zaki contains both the meanings of intellectual intelligence and moral purity — a rare and beautiful combination where being smart and being good are the same word. The Arabic concept of the zaki person is one who has cultivated both a clear mind and a clear conscience.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Zaki — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZakyZakee

Nicknames

Zak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaki mean?

Zaki means 'pure,' 'virtuous,' and 'intelligent' in Arabic — a name that combines moral and intellectual excellence.

How do you pronounce Zaki?

It's said ZAH-kee /ˈzɑː.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zaki a boy or girl name?

Zaki is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zaki?

Zaki ranked #2468 for U.S. boys in 2024.