US Popularity:8888
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Polish, Czech
Meaning:God has remembered; Pure; Student, schoolboy
Zak is a masculine name meaning "God has remembered" from the Hebrew Zechariah, and "pure" from the Arabic Zaki. This short and sweet name has connections to many faiths. Zak is thought to be derived from the name Zachariah, a prophet in the Islamic faith. Another variation of Zak is Zechariah, who is known to be the son of Abraham and a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. Zak is also a Polish and Czech surname that may translate to "schoolboy" or "student." With Zak's many biblical ties and studious appeal, this name is ideal for those who wish for baby to share lineage with significant figures of their faith.

Zak Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zak is currently #3359 on The Bump
Boy:Zak is currently #1087 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zak is currently #8888 in U.S. births
Boy:Zak is currently #2970 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#8888
in 2022
- 2199
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • A Dictionary of Muslim Names by Prof S.A. Rahman, pg. 90

  • Name Doctor, Zak

  • Behind the Name, Zak, July 2009

  • Behind the Name, Zechariah, June 2023

  • Ancestry, Zak

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