Total births
42
Boys' name · since 2002
Zaakir
42 babies named Zaakir in U.S. Social Security records since 2002, with the highest year being 2011. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 2002–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Zaakir is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 42 have been recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zaakir has been recorded 42 times among boys since 2002, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2015.
- 42 total births
- 2002–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
42 boys have been named Zaakir since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 42
- total births
- 2002–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Zaakir was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
10 babies were named Zaakir in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
Zaakir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zaakir's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zaakir at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2011
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Zaakir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2015
- Peak year (2011)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Zaakir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zaakir's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Zaakir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 27 births (64% of all-time use).
Zaakir by state
Where Zaakir concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 11.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Zaakir's total US births 11.9%
5 of 42 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaakir? ▼
42 babies have been named Zaakir since 2002. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 2011 with 10 births.
When was Zaakir most popular? ▼
Zaakir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Zaakir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaakir are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Zaakir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaakir since 2002 -- 14 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Zaakir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaahir, Zaavan, Zaaire, Zaaron, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaakir's data
- Zaakir's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 2010s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Zaakirs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zaakir
Nearby Names Like Zaakir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaakir
Zaahir Boy
#6657 301 births
Zaavan Boy
26 births
Zaaire Boy
#10559 25 births
Zaaron Boy
16 births
Zaafir Boy
#13319 15 births
Compare Zaakir side by side: Zaakir vs Zaahir Zaakir vs Zaavan Zaakir vs Zaaire
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zaakir: Baby Name Since 2002 - 42 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaakir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zaakir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.