Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Zakhar

Zakhar is a given name, the East Slavic form of the biblical name Zechariah or Zachary. Notable people with the name include:Zakhar Arzamastsev, Russian ice hockey player Zakhar Bron, Russian violinist and violin pedagogue of Jewish descent Zakhar Chernyshyov (1722–1784), Russian field marshal in charge of the College of War from 1763 to 1774 Zakhar Dubensky, association football midfielder from…

Current Rank
#6,443
Peak Rank
#6,443 (2024)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6443
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zakhar

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

Zakhar is a given name, the East Slavic form of the biblical name Zechariah or Zachary. Notable people with the name include:Zakhar Arzamastsev, Russian ice hockey player Zakhar Bron, Russian violinist and violin pedagogue of Jewish descent Zakhar Chernyshyov (1722–1784), Russian field marshal in charge of the College of War from 1763 to 1774 Zakhar Dubensky, association football midfielder from…

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The Story of Zakhar

Zakhar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Zakhars were born — ranking #6,443 that year. As of 2026, Zakhar ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Zakhars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zakhar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zakhar 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 Zakhar

What does the name Zakhar mean?
Zakhar is a given name, the East Slavic form of the biblical name Zechariah or Zachary. Notable people with the name include:Zakhar Arzamastsev, Russian ice hockey player Zakhar Bron, Russian violinist and violin pedagogue of Jewish descent Zakhar Chernyshyov (1722–1784), Russian field marshal in charge of the College of War from 1763 to 1774 Zakhar Dubensky, association football midfielder from…
How popular is Zakhar in 2026?
In 2026, Zakhar ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Zakhar most popular?
Zakhar reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,443 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Zakhar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zakhar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zakhar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zakhar include Harlowe, Ilija, Aza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zakhar

Zakhar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Zakhar's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Zakhar'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.