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Zakariya vs Ismail

Which is more popular?
Zakariya and Ismail are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ZakariyaIsmail
Meaning Arabic form of Zechariah Arabic form of Ishmael
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation za-ka-REE-yaa is-maa-EEL
Syllables 4 3
First appeared00
Peak year2025 (189)2025 (204)
In 202500
TrendRisingRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zakariya Ismail
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeZakariyaIsmail
2020s 881 872
2010s 1,019 1,349
2000s 467 860
1990s 135 544
1980s 9 247
1970s 0 138
1960s 0 12

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.

What does Ismail mean?

The Arabic form of the prophet Ishmael (Isma'il), of Hebrew origin (Yishma'el, 'God will hear' or 'God hears'). The Arabic form does not derive from a native Arabic root; Ismail is the son of Ibrahim in Islamic tradition. Also spelled Ismael, Ismaeel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zakariya or Ismail more popular?

Zakariya and Ismail are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Zakariya and Ismail?

Zakariya means Arabic form of Zechariah (arabic origin), while Ismail means Arabic form of Ishmael (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Zakariya or Ismail?

In US records, Zakariya first appears in 0 and Ismail in 0, so Zakariya has the longer recorded history.