Zakai
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Polynesian / Hawaiian ◈ 2 syllables
"Pure"

From Polynesian / Hawaiian

Zakai means pure or innocent — from the Hebrew. In the Bible, Zaccai IS the ancestor of returning exiles. The Z-opening gives maximum visual electricity. The AI-ending adds flowing distinction. Two syllables of Hebrew-pure, returning-exiles, and Z-electric AI-flowing innocence.

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Zakai at a glance
MeaningPure
OriginPolynesian / Hawaiian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#939
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Why parents love Zakai
  • The meaning pure/innocent is aspirationally good.
  • The Z gives maximum visual electricity.
  • Two syllables with a bright, Hebrew sound: zah-KY.
  • The AI-ending adds flowing distinction.
  • The Hebrew heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Zakai
pureinnocentHebrewZaccaireturning exilesZ-openingelectricAI-endingflowingbright
Origin & history of Zakai
Hebrew zakkay (pure/innocent) Z-AI Zakai
1
Polynesian / Hawaiian roots
Zakai means pure from Hebrew. Zaccai IS the ancestor of returning exiles. Z-electric with AI-flowing.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew — Ezra 2:9.
3
Today
Zakai remains a beloved choice, ranking #939 in the US. 3,538 babies have been named Zakai since 1998.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Zakai?
2024 peak year
Zakai is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #939, with about 275 babies named Zakai each year. In 2024, 472 babies received the name (ranked #603). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 3,538.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
472 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #603)
275 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,750 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,538 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #939) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Zakai
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Zakai's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — purity-seeking. People named Zakai tend to be bright, pure, and gifted at Z-AI Hebrew innocence.

Z-AI Hebrew innocence
Pure-exiles
Bright electric
Flowing AI
Aspirationally-good
Z8
A1
K2
A1
I9
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
Personality of Zakai
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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