boy's name
Zak
ZAK (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 14,528
England and Wales
#613
2025 births
Zak is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 626 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 8,499 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zak Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,519 |
| 2000s | 5,252 |
| 2010s | 2,769 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 510 |
How Popular Is Zak?
In 2025, Zak was given to 62 babies in England and Wales, ranking #613 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Zak Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zak
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zak Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zak over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zak
- English ZAK
Sibling Names for Zak
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zak — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zak
How popular is the name Zak?
In 2025, Zak was given to 62 babies in England and Wales, ranking #613 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Zak a girl's or a boy's name?
Zak is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zak?
Zak has 1 syllable.
When was Zak most popular?
Zak peaked in 2007, when 626 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Zak a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zak currently ranks #224 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.