UK boy's name
Zaky
Of Arabic origin, meaning "pure" or "innocent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zaky is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zaky popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3478, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2016. 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.
Zaky is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Zaky. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zaky ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Zaky.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zaky as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3478
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Zaky mean?
The name Zaky has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "zakah," which means "purity" or "alms-giving." The name is believed to have emerged around the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
Zaky holds significant religious connotations within the Islamic faith. The concept of zakah, or almsgiving, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, emphasizing the importance of charitable giving and purification of wealth. As a result, the name Zaky became associated with virtues such as generosity, compassion, and spiritual purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaky can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These include works by Al-Tabari, Ibn Ishaq, and Ibn Hisham, which document the lives and achievements of notable individuals bearing this name.
Throughout history, several influential figures have carried the name Zaky. One notable example is Zaky al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian physician, philosopher, and alchemist who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of medicine and philosophy were widely recognized during his time.
Another prominent figure was Zaky al-Din al-Naqshbandi, a renowned Sufi mystic and the founder of the Naqshbandi order, one of the most influential Sufi orders in the Islamic world. He lived in the 14th century CE and played a significant role in the spiritual and cultural development of Central Asia.
In the realm of literature, Zaky al-Din al-Munajjid stands out as a prominent Arab poet and writer from the 11th century CE. His works, which included poetry and prose, were widely celebrated for their eloquence and lyrical beauty.
The name Zaky also found its way into the arts, with Zaky al-Din al-Mawsili, a renowned musician and composer from the 13th century CE. He was a master of the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern lute, and contributed significantly to the development of Arabic music theory.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zaky was Zaky Pasha, an Egyptian diplomat and statesman who lived in the 19th century CE. He served as the Prime Minister of Egypt and played a pivotal role in the country's political and social reforms during the Ottoman era.
Throughout its history, the name Zaky has carried a sense of spiritual purity, generosity, and cultural significance, particularly within the Islamic tradition. Its enduring presence across various fields and eras reflects its rich heritage and the lasting impact of those who have borne this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zaky over time
The chart below shows babies named Zaky registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zaky, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaky by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zaky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4040 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4107 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Zaky
- 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
Zaky: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zaky in the UK right now?
In 2016, Zaky was ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Zaky most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Zaky in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zaky?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "pure" or "innocent".
How many people are called Zaky in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Zaky across the 5 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.