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1965

First Year

2026

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#1908

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

62

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Zak

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

Zak is a given name derived from Zachary or Zechariah/Zachariah.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zak%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zak%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English
* Slovene

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## The Story of Zak

American parents first put Zak on the record books as a baby boy name in 1965, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 50 Zaks were born — ranking #2,283 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 25% of all recorded Zaks. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,687 among baby boy names with 22 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 2K Zaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Zak

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Zak. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Zac](/zac)
* [Zach](/zach)
* [Zachariah](/zachariah)
* [Zachary](/zachary)
* [Zachery](/zachery)
* [Zack](/zack)
* [Zackary](/zackary)
* [Zackery](/zackery)
* [Zechariah](/zechariah)

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## Notable people named Zak

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Zak Abel (born 1995), English singer/songwriter, musician, and Cadet national table tennis champion
* ●Zak Ansah (born 1994), English-born Ghanaian footballer
* ●Zak Arogundade (born 1994), British-Swedish singer better known as Ecco2k
* ●Zak Bagans (born 1977), American paranormal investigator, actor and author, host of the television series Ghost Adventures
* ●Zak Boggs (born 1986), American soccer player
* ●Zak Brown (born 1971), American businessman and former racing driver
* ●Zak Calisto (born 1966/1967), South African billionaire businessman
* ●Zak Chappell (born 1996), English cricketer

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zak%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zak%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## Names that sound like Zak

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

* [Zach](/zach)
* [Zack](/zack)
* [Zac](/zac)
* Zaq
* Zag
* [Zeke](/zeke)
* Zook
* [Zeek](/zeek)
* Zick
* Zik
* Zic
* Xic

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Zak

What does the name Zak mean?

Zak is a given name derived from Zachary or Zechariah/Zachariah.

What is the origin of the name Zak?

Zak has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English, Slovene.

How popular is Zak in 2026?

In 2026, Zak ranks #4,687 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Zak most popular?

Zak reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #1,908 that year with 50 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zak most popular?

Zak has historically been most popular in Utah, California, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zak.

Is Zak a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zak is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zak?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zak include Keanan, Daquon, Rolly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Zak?

Common variants and related forms of Zak include Zac, Zach, Zachariah, Zachary, Zachery, Zack. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦KeananPeak #1908](/keanan)[👦DaquonPeak #1908](/daquon)[👦RollyPeak #1909](/rolly)[👦MilledgePeak #1909](/milledge)[👦ClaryPeak #1909](/clary)[👦MarstonPeak #1909](/marston)[👦ValentePeak #1907](/valente)[👦SaylorPeak #1909](/saylor)

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## About the name Zak 

Zak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Zak's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #1,908\. Use the chart and map above to compare Zak's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2004 → ](/year/2004)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "Z" → ](/letter/z)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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