Will my child share the name Zakir with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Zakir per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zakir in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zakir becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zakir is declining: down 717 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #600 in 1997.

Is Zakir a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zakir 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 Zakir a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zakir is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zakir in their class.

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About the Name Zakir

Zakir has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 949 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #600 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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