Total births
583
Boys' name · since 1976
Zakee
583 babies named Zakee in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 583
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Zakee is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 583 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zakee has been recorded 583 times among boys since 1976, 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 1976 to 2025.
- 583 total births
- 1976–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
583 boys have been named Zakee since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 583
- total births
- 1976–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Zakee was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
26 babies were named Zakee in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Zakee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zakee splits its recorded history at 1999: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2019 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zakee at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Zakee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Zakee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zakee's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Zakee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
84 births
- 1980s
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
157 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s 55
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 166 births (28% of all-time use).
How Zakee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zakee's total volume
Zakee vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zakee by state
Where Zakee concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 80 | 13.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 69 | 11.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
New Jersey share of Zakee's total US births 13.7%
Even split
80 of 583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zakee? ▼
583 babies have been named Zakee since 1976. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2001 with 26 births.
When was Zakee most popular? ▼
Zakee was most popular in the 2000s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Zakee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zakee are New Jersey (80 births), Pennsylvania (69 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Zakee been used? ▼
Records for Zakee go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zakee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zakary, Zakai, Zakaria, Zakariya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zakee's data
- Zakee's decade-level peak was the 2000s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Zakees (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Zakee
Nearby Names Like Zakee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zakee
Zakary Boy
#4618 5,613 births
Zakai Boy
#604 4,052 births
Zakaria Boy
#1395 2,883 births
Zakariya Boy
#1203 2,511 births
Zakari Boy
#1093 2,472 births
Compare Zakee side by side: Zakee vs Zakary Zakee vs Zakai Zakee vs Zakaria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2025 (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. "Zakee: Baby Name Since 1976 - 583 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zakee. 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 Zakee 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 July 2026.