Żarki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kesselbach (Niederschles.).
The place is now called Żarki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohra | German Empire | Görlitz | 1937 |
| Kesselbach (Niederschles.) | German Empire | Görlitz | 1939 |
| Żarki | Under Polish administration | Zgorzelec | 1945 |
| Żarki | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |