Boy · #4,837 in 2026

Zakhai

Name: Popularity of the name Zakhai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zakhai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,837

Peak Rank

#3,879 (2023)

Total Babies

198

5-Yr Trend

+84%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3879

Peak Rank

198

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zakhai

Zakhai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 28 Zakhais were born — ranking #3,879 that year. As of 2026, Zakhai ranks #4,837 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+84% over the past five years). In total, more than 198 Zakhais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zakhai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zakhai 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 Zakhai

What does the name Zakhai mean?

Zakhai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zakhai in 2026?

In 2026, Zakhai ranks #4,837 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Zakhai most popular?

Zakhai reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,879 that year with 28 babies given the name.

Is Zakhai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zakhai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zakhai include Mercy, Kaston, Simba. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zakhai

Zakhai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Zakhai's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,879. Use the chart and map above to compare Zakhai'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.