Will my child share the name Zakary with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Zakary per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zakary in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zakary becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zakary is declining: down 436 places since 2020, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #689 in 1998.

Is Zakary a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zakary is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zakary a popular baby name in the United States?

Zakary does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Zakary

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Zakary is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zakary in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zakary

Zakary is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 36 places over five years. Its high point was #689 in 1998, and it now sits at #2264. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Zakary is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zakary in their class.