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Zeki

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEH-kee /ˈzɛ.ki/Medium

Meaning: A Turkish name from Arabic zaki, 'intelligent; sharp-witted' (and, in Arabic, also 'pure'). Zeki is a long-established Turkish given name for boys.Medium

In 30 seconds: A quick, bright name: Zeki is Turkish for 'intelligent; clever' (said 'ZEH-kee').
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Origin MediumTurkish, Arabic
MeaningA Turkish name from Arabic zaki, 'intelligent; sharp-witted' (and, in Arabic, also 'pure'). Zeki is a long-established Turkish given name for boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#14217 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032024

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

Zeki is a Turkish given name from the Arabic zaki, 'intelligent; sharp-witted', a word that also carries the sense 'pure'. It has long been used in Turkey, where short, meaning-bearing names of Arabic root are a familiar part of the naming tradition. It is a name that wishes a child a quick mind (said 'ZEH-kee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, well established in Turkey.

Did you know? Zeki comes into Turkish from the Arabic zaki — a word that carries both 'sharp-witted' and 'pure', a double compliment in a single short name.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Zeki — Turkish from Arabic zaki, 'intelligent; pure'

Variations

ZakiZekaiZekeriya

Nicknames

ZekKee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeki mean?

Zeki is Turkish for 'intelligent; clever', from the Arabic zaki, which also carries the sense 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Zeki?

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

Is Zeki a boy or girl name?

Zeki is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zeki?

Zeki is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., though well used in Turkey.

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