Zakariya
Zakariya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 189 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zakariya popular?
Rising Zakariya has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 881 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,019 | |
| 2000s | 467 | |
| 1990s | 135 | |
| 1980s | 9 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zakariya mean?
The Arabic form of the prophet Zechariah (Zakariyya), the father of Yahya (John). Of Hebrew origin (Zekharyah, 'God has remembered'). The Arabic form carries no native root meaning. Also spelled Zakariyya, Zakaria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zakariya mean?
Zakariya means Arabic form of Zechariah. The Arabic form of the prophet Zechariah (Zakariyya), the father of Yahya (John). Of Hebrew origin (Zekharyah, 'God has remembered'). The Arabic form carries no native root meaning. Also spelled Zakariyya, Zakaria.
What is the origin of the name Zakariya?
Zakariya is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Zakariya?
Zakariya is pronounced “za-ka-REE-yaa.”
Is Zakariya a boy or a girl name?
Zakariya is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zakariya a popular name right now?
Zakariya has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zakariya?
In 2025, Zakariya ranked #1130 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zakariya most popular?
Zakariya was most popular in 2025, when about 189 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zakariya?
Names similar to Zakariya include Sami, Bilal, Ismail, Sultan, Rayyan.
What names go well with Zakariya?
arabic names that pair well with Zakariya include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.