Mekai vs Zakary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zakary

Boy #4,677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,677
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zak, Zack, Z

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mekai Rank #4,680
Zakary Rank #4,677

Zakary is more popular, ranked #4677 vs #4680 for Mekai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mekai ___

  • Mekai James
  • Mekai Andre
  • Mekai Deon
  • Mekai Isaiah
  • Mekai Elijah
  • Mekai Jordan

Zakary ___

  • Zakary James
  • Zakary Lee
  • Zakary Thomas
  • Zakary Michael
  • Zakary Ryan
  • Zakary Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mekai

Kai Zion Amara Jaylen Imani

If you choose Zakary

Nathan Joshua Hannah Elijah Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mekai or Zakary more popular?

Zakary is more popular, ranked #4677 compared to Mekai at #4680 in the United States.

What do Mekai and Zakary mean?

Mekai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Zakary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mekai and Zakary boy or girl names?

Mekai is primarily a boy name. Zakary is primarily a boy name.

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