Total births
489
Boys' name · since 2003
Zakhi
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 489 babies named Zakhi, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3863
- among boys today
- 489
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Zakhi currently ranks #3863 among boys' names in America, with 489 babies recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Zakhi recorded 489 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #3863 nationally today, ahead of 73% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #3863 among boys today
- 489 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zakhi is currently the #3863 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 489 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3863
- among boys today
- 489
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Zakhi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3863
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Zakhi was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
35 babies were named Zakhi in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Zakhi compares
489 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zakhi's all-time total is 33% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zakhi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 489 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zakhi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zakhi's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zakhi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,863
Active since
2003
Zakhi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Zakhi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zakhi's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Zakhi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 66
2000s
66 births
- 2010s
2010s
251 births
- 2020s
2020s
172 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 251 births (51% of all-time use).
Zakhi by state
Where Zakhi concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zakhi? ▼
Zakhi has been given to 489 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3863 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Zakhi most popular? ▼
Zakhi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Zakhi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zakhi are Florida (10 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Zakhi been used? ▼
Records for Zakhi go back to 2003, giving 23 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zakhi? ▼
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 Zakhi's data
- Zakhi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (251 total births) through the 2020s (172) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Zakhis (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Zakhi
Nearby Names Like Zakhi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zakhi
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 Zakhi side by side: Zakhi vs Zakary Zakhi vs Zakai Zakhi vs Zakaria
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Zakhi
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Zakhi: #3863 Boys' Name - 489 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zakhi. 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 Zakhi 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.