Total births
140
Boys' name · since 2012
Zekai
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 140 babies named Zekai, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4860
- among boys today
- 140
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Zekai currently ranks #4860 among boys' names in America, with 140 babies recorded since 2012.
Zekai has 140 recorded births among boys since 2012, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4860 as of the latest data, more common than 66% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #4860 among boys today
- 140 born since 2012
- 2020s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zekai is currently the #4860 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 140 born since 2012, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4860
- among boys today
- 140
- born since 2012
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Zekai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4860
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Zekai was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
21 babies were named Zekai in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zekai compares
140 32nd percentile among 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
Zekai's all-time total is 62% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zekai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 140 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zekai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zekai's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zekai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,860
Active since
2012
Zekai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Zekai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zekai's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Zekai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
47 births
- 2020s
2020s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 93 births (66% of all-time use).
Zekai by state
Where Zekai concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 3.6% |
California share of Zekai's total US births 3.6%
Even split
5 of 140 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zekai? ▼
Zekai has been given to 140 babies in the U.S. since 2012, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4860 as of the latest data. 21 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Zekai most popular? ▼
Zekai was most popular in the 2020s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zekai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zekai are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zekai been used? ▼
Records for Zekai go back to 2012, giving 14 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zekai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeke, Zekiel, Zekiah, Zeki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zekai's data
- California records the most Zekais (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zekai
Nearby Names Like Zekai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zekai
Zeke Boy
#726 8,371 births
Zekiel Boy
#3370 729 births
Zekiah Boy
#4168 349 births
Zeki Boy
#13215 117 births
Zekhi Boy
#13320 61 births
Compare Zekai side by side: Zekai vs Zeke Zekai vs Zekiel Zekai vs Zekiah
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Zekai: #4860 Boys' Name - 140 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zekai. 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 Zekai 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.