Will my child share the name Zeki with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Zeki per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zeki in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zeki becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zeki is rising: up 164 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,595 in 2021.

Is Zeki a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zeki 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 Zeki a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zeki is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zeki in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zeki

Zeki is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1404 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1595 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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