Żegary was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zegary.
The place is now called Żegary and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zegary | Russian Empire | Sejny | 1914 |
| Żegary | Poland | Sejny | 1921 |
| Zegary | German Empire | Sudauen | 1939 |
| NN | Poland | Suwałki | 1945 |
| Żegary | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |