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Zakyius

♂ Boy

Pronounced zə-KY-əs /zəˈkaɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: Modern styling of Zacchaeus — Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean' — the tax collector in the GospelsLow

In 30 seconds: Pure, boldly restyled: Zakyius echoes Zacchaeus — 'pure, innocent' — the little tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. Scriptural and distinctive.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern styling of Zacchaeus — Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean' — the tax collector in the Gospels
U.S. rank (2025)#4703 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420232025

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

Zakyius is a modern styling of Zacchaeus — Hebrew Zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean' — the repentant tax collector of the Gospels (the spelling is contemporary and informal, which we note). The scriptural echo carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, pure at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Zacchaeus, the short tax collector who climbed a sycamore to see Jesus, has a name meaning 'pure, clean' — Zakyius is a bold modern styling.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Zacchaeus — root background

Variations

ZacchaeusZakkaiZaccheus

Nicknames

Zak

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If you like Zakyius…

Zacchaeus— the name it echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakyius mean?

Zakyius echoes Zacchaeus, Hebrew 'pure, innocent'; the spelling is modern, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zakyius?

It's said zə-KY-əs /zəˈkaɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zakyius a boy or girl name?

Zakyius is a boy's name.

How popular is Zakyius?

Zakyius is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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