"Yahweh has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Zak
Pronunciation: [ z-AK ]
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A punchy biblical classic — remembered by God
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The Story of Zak
Zak is a streamlined spelling of Zach or Zack, themselves short forms of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah (Zekharyah) meaning 'God has remembered.' The biblical Zechariah was a prophet whose book is one of the twelve minor prophets. The simplified spelling Zak reflects modern preferences for concise, easy-to-spell names, particularly popular in the UK.
The Zak spelling has been particularly popular in the United Kingdom, where it became fashionable in the 1980s-90s alongside Zach and Zack. It maintains steady appeal as a standalone name and nickname.
Zachary/Zachariah has deep biblical roots as both a prophet and the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. The simplified Zak carries this heritage in a more casual, modern package.
Historical Record
Zak first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 1,593 babies have been named Zak in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zak is past its peak , currently ranked #5,018 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Zechariah/Zak names have been used continuously for over 2,500 years, appearing in ancient Hebrew texts and modern birth registers alike
- In the UK, Zak (with a K) is significantly more common than the American spellings Zach or Zack
Zak in Other Languages
Greek
Ζαχαρίας
Arabic
زكريا
French
Zacharie
Hebrew
זַכַּרְיָה
Spanish
Zacarías
Popularity Over Time
#5,018
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 1988
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Zak
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Zak Brown
Business
1974
American businessman who serves as CEO of the McLaren Formula 1 racing team
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Zak Starkey
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1965
British drummer, son of Ringo Starr, and touring drummer for The Who
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Zechariah
Religious
Hebrew prophet whose Book of Zechariah in the Old Testament contains visions of the messianic age
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #5,018
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- English American Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zak
What does the name Zak mean?
"Yahweh has remembered" (from Hebrew). Zak is a streamlined spelling of Zach or Zack, themselves short forms of Zachary, from the Hebrew Zechariah (Zekharyah) meaning 'God has remembered.' The biblical Zechariah was a prophet whose book is one of the twelve minor prophets. The simplified spelling Zak reflects modern preferences for concise, easy-to-spell names, particularly popular in the UK.
What is the origin of the name Zak?
Zak has Hebrew, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "Yahweh has remembered".
Is Zak a boy or girl name?
Zak is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Zak?
Zak is pronounced z-AK.
How popular is the name Zak?
Zak is currently ranked #5018 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Zak?
Popular middle name pairings include Zak Alexander, Zak James, Zak Michael, Zak William, Zak Thomas, Zak Edward, and Zak Henry.
What are good sibling names for Zak?
Names that pair well with Zak as siblings include Eli, Ava, Ben, Mia, Cal, Lucy, and Max.
How many syllables does Zak have?
Zak has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Zak a common or rare name?
Zak is an uncommon name, ranked #5018 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Zak
Zak is a boy name with English, American, and Hebrew origins . The name means "Yahweh has remembered" in Hebrew .
Zak is currently ranked #5,018 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zak has 1 syllable and is pronounced z-AK, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Zak include Zakai, Zakari, Zakariya, Zakaria, Zaki . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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