Zakir is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1124 in 2011 with 23 recorded births. This places Zakir in the top 19% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 48 births ranking #654. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 15,036 boys born was named Zakir. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.