Boy · #4,422 in 2026

Zakir

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

Current Rank

#4,422

Peak Rank

#3,085 (2015)

Total Babies

631

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#3085

Peak Rank

631

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zakir

Zakir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 37 Zakirs were born — ranking #3,085 that year. As of 2026, Zakir ranks #4,422 for baby boys with 24 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 631 Zakirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zakir

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

Zucker
Zikr
Zecher
Zacher
Zocor
Zuker
Zokor
Sucker
Succor
Zigger
Sicker
Secre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zakir

What does the name Zakir mean?

Zakir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zakir in 2026?

In 2026, Zakir ranks #4,422 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Zakir most popular?

Zakir reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #3,085 that year with 37 babies given the name.

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

Zakir has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zakir.

Is Zakir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zakir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zakir include Fallon, Decklyn, Braxon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zakir

Zakir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 631 births in the dataset. Zakir's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #3,085. Use the chart and map above to compare Zakir'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.