Unisex · #3,468 in 2026

Zakhari

Current Rank
#3,468
Peak Rank
#2,462 (2021)
Total Babies
429
5-Yr Trend
+18%
👧 Girl peak #13,441 (26 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,462 (429 total)
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#2462
Peak Rank
429
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2011
First Year
2023
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Zakhari

As a girl name

Zakhari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Zakharis were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Zakhari ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Zakharis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zakhari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 54 Zakharis were born — ranking #2,462 that year. As of 2026, Zakhari ranks #3,468 for boys with 34 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). In total, more than 429 Zakharis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zakhari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zakhari 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 Zakhari

What does the name Zakhari mean?
Zakhari is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zakhari in 2026?
In 2026, Zakhari ranks #3,468 among boys' names in the U.S., with 34 babies given the name that year.
When was Zakhari most popular?
Zakhari reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,462 that year with 54 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zakhari most popular?
Zakhari has historically been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zakhari.
Is Zakhari a unisex name?
Yes — Zakhari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Zakharis assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zakhari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zakhari include Nakai, Royale, Tylin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zakhari

Zakhari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 429 births in the dataset. Zakhari's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Zakhari'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.