Unisex · #2,075 in 2026

Zacari

Zacari Moses Pacaldo I, known mononymously as Zacari, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his guest appearance on American rapper and Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate Kendrick Lamar's 2017 single "Love", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Current Rank
#2,075
Peak Rank
#1,872 (2022)
Total Babies
954
5-Yr Trend
+9%
👧 Girl peak #5,004 (202 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,872 (954 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#1872
Peak Rank
954
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#5004
Peak Rank
202
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zacari

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zacari Moses Pacaldo I, known mononymously as Zacari, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his guest appearance on American rapper and Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate Kendrick Lamar's 2017 single "Love", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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The Story of Zacari

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Zacari as a girl name dates back to 2008, when 6 babies received it. 2018 was its biggest year on record, with 26 newborns named Zacari — #5,004 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 67% of all recorded Zacaris. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #9,697 among girl names with 7 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 202 Zacaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Zacari as a boy name dates back to 1992, when 6 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 84 newborns named Zacari — #1,872 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 56% of all recorded Zacaris. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,075 among boy names with 73 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 954 Zacaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zacari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zacari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zacari

What does the name Zacari mean?
Zacari Moses Pacaldo I, known mononymously as Zacari, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his guest appearance on American rapper and Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate Kendrick Lamar's 2017 single "Love", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How popular is Zacari in 2026?
In 2026, Zacari ranks #2,075 among boys' names in the U.S., with 73 babies given the name that year.
When was Zacari most popular?
Zacari reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #1,872 that year with 84 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zacari most popular?
Zacari has historically been most popular in Nevada, Maryland, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zacari.
Is Zacari a unisex name?
Yes — Zacari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Zacaris assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zacari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zacari include Jibreel, Saquan, Deiondre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zacari

Zacari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 954 births in the dataset. Zacari's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #1,872. Use the chart and map above to compare Zacari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.