Azriel vs Zakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azriel

Boy #609 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my help, help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Fantasy/Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Azzy, Raz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zakai

Boy #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, righteous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#603
Total SSA Count
472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Zak

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Azriel Rank #609
Zakai Rank #603

Zakai is more popular, ranked #603 vs #609 for Azriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azriel ___

  • Azriel Kai
  • Azriel Eli
  • Azriel Levi
  • Azriel Cassian
  • Azriel Nate
  • Azriel Cole

Zakai ___

  • Zakai Eli
  • Zakai Noah
  • Zakai Asher
  • Zakai Levi
  • Zakai James
  • Zakai Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azriel

Cassian Nesta Feyre Rhysand Elain

If you choose Zakai

Eliana Miriam Noa Ari Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azriel or Zakai more popular?

Zakai is more popular, ranked #603 compared to Azriel at #609 in the United States.

What do Azriel and Zakai mean?

Azriel means "God is my help, help of God" (Hebrew origin). Zakai means "pure, innocent, righteous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azriel and Zakai boy or girl names?

Azriel is primarily a boy name. Zakai is primarily a boy name.

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