Zakir

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-KEER /zɑˈkɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic zakir, 'one who remembers, who praises (God); mindful'High

In 30 seconds: Mindful and devout: Zakir is Arabic for 'one who remembers and praises God' — thoughtful, reverent, and warm. A name of devotion (tabla maestro Zakir Hussain).

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic zakir, 'one who remembers, who praises (God); mindful'

U.S. rank (2025)#4047 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 611

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

Zakir comes from Arabic zakir, 'one who remembers, praises (God), mindful' — from dhikr, devotional remembrance. A beloved name across the Muslim world, borne by musician Zakir Hussain.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, remembering-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Zakir means 'one who remembers God' — from the practice of dhikr, remembrance; the legendary tabla master Zakir Hussain bears it.

Overall data confidence 85%

Arabic references — zakir — etymology

Variations

ZaakirZakeer

Nicknames

Zak

Famous Bearers

★Zakir Hussain (1951-2024)
Acclaimed Indian tabla virtuoso widely regarded as the world's greatest tabla player

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakir mean?

Zakir is Arabic for 'one who remembers and praises God; mindful'.

How do you pronounce Zakir?

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

Is Zakir a boy or girl name?

Zakir is a boy's name.

How popular is Zakir?

Zakir is a rare name in the U.S.