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Zakariya vs Sami

Which is more popular?
Sami is more popular than Zakariya today: about 193 US babies were given the name Sami in 2025, compared with 0 named Zakariya.
ZakariyaSami
Meaning Arabic form of Zechariah elevated, sublime
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation za-ka-REE-yaa SAA-mee
Syllables 4 2
First appeared01955
Peak year2025 (189)2025 (193)
In 20250193
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zakariya Sami
1960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeZakariyaSami
2020s 881 893
2010s 1,019 1,475
2000s 467 1,307
1990s 135 880
1980s 9 446
1970s 0 193
1960s 0 88
1950s 0 21

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 Sami mean?

From the root s-m-w (س-م-و, 'to be high, elevated'), meaning 'elevated, lofty, sublime, eminent'. Note the distinct name Sami' (سميع, 'all-hearing'), which comes from a different root (s-m-'); the two are easily confused in transliteration.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zakariya or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular than Zakariya today: about 193 US babies were given the name Sami in 2025, compared with 0 named Zakariya.

What is the difference between Zakariya and Sami?

Zakariya means Arabic form of Zechariah (arabic origin), while Sami means elevated, sublime (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Zakariya or Sami?

In US records, Zakariya first appears in 0 and Sami in 1955, so Zakariya has the longer recorded history.