Intelligent, clever, or pure
Zekai is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in Turkish-speaking cultures. It is derived from the root meaning intelligence or wit, though it is sometimes associated with the concept of purity or growth. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
About 15 boys were named Zekai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Turkish classical music singer and composer
Turkish academic and geologist
