UK boy's name
Zaakir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the one who remembers".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zaakir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaakir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 8 births.
This profile covers 96 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Zaakir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zaakir ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 8 boys were registered as Zaakir.
- • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaakir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
8 births
Estimated living
95
2026
Meaning
What does Zaakir mean?
The name Zaakir is of Arabic origin and dates back to the 7th century CE, originating from the region of the Arabian Peninsula. It is derived from the Arabic root word "dh-k-r," which means "to remember" or "to mention." The name can be translated as "the one who remembers" or "the one who mentions."
Zaakir is a name that holds significant religious and spiritual meaning in the Islamic tradition. It is believed to be inspired by the concept of remembrance of Allah (God) and the practice of reciting His praises and verses from the Qur'an. The name is often associated with piety, devotion, and a deep connection with one's faith.
In the early days of Islam, the name Zaakir was likely given to individuals who were known for their dedication to religious studies, memorization of the Qur'an, and their ability to recite and transmit Islamic teachings. It was a name that carried a sense of reverence and respect within the Muslim community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaakir can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars and historians. For example, Zaakir ibn Qays al-Baghdadi (d. 946 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure with the name Zaakir was Zaakir al-Husayni (d. 1284 CE), a Sufi mystic and poet from the region of present-day Iran. His works were widely circulated and influential in the Islamic mystical tradition.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Zaakir was also given to individuals who excelled in the recitation of the Qur'an and Islamic poetry. One such figure was Zaakir Efendi (d. 1740 CE), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet who served as the head of the calligraphers' guild in Istanbul.
In more recent history, Zaakir Hussain (1897-1969) was an Indian politician and educator who served as the third President of India from 1967 to 1969. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and played a significant role in the field of education.
Another notable figure with the name Zaakir was Zaakir Naik (born 1965), an Indian Islamic preacher and public speaker. He is the founder of the Islamic Research Foundation and has gained a significant following for his lectures and debates on various religious and social topics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zaakir over time
The chart below shows babies named Zaakir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zaakir, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaakir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaakir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4358 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3274 | 22 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2845 | 46 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2074 | 21 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Zaakir
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zaakir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zaakir in the UK right now?
In 2023, Zaakir was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zaakir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 8 babies registered as Zaakir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zaakir?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the one who remembers".
How many people are called Zaakir in the UK?
A total of 96 babies have been registered as Zaakir across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.