Boy · #4,424 in 2026

Zekai

Zekai is a Turkish masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zekai Aksakallı, Turkish Special Forces Command commander Zekai Apaydın (1884–1947), Turkish civil servant, diplomat and politician Zekai Özger (1948–1973), Turkish poet Hüseyin Zekai Pasha (1860–1919), Ottoman Turkish painter Luo Zekai (1905–1987), Lieutenant General of the Republic of China Army

Current Rank
#4,424
Peak Rank
#4,424 (2026)
Total Babies
172
5-Yr Trend
+136%
2012
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#4424
Peak Rank
172
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zekai

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

Zekai is a Turkish masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zekai Aksakallı, Turkish Special Forces Command commander Zekai Apaydın (1884–1947), Turkish civil servant, diplomat and politician Zekai Özger (1948–1973), Turkish poet Hüseyin Zekai Pasha (1860–1919), Ottoman Turkish painter Luo Zekai (1905–1987), Lieutenant General of the Republic of China Army

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The Story of Zekai

Zekai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 24 Zekais were born — ranking #4,424 that year. As of 2026, Zekai ranks #4,424 for baby boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+136% over the past five years). In total, more than 172 Zekais 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 Zekai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zekai 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 Zekai

What does the name Zekai mean?
Zekai is a Turkish masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zekai Aksakallı, Turkish Special Forces Command commander Zekai Apaydın (1884–1947), Turkish civil servant, diplomat and politician Zekai Özger (1948–1973), Turkish poet Hüseyin Zekai Pasha (1860–1919), Ottoman Turkish painter Luo Zekai (1905–1987), Lieutenant General of the Republic of China Army
How popular is Zekai in 2026?
In 2026, Zekai ranks #4,424 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.
When was Zekai most popular?
Zekai reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,424 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zekai most popular?
Zekai has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zekai.
Is Zekai a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zekai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zekai?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zekai include Yazen, Ozan, Kmari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zekai

Zekai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 172 births in the dataset. Zekai's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,424. Use the chart and map above to compare Zekai'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.