Zakariye

Meaning & origin

Zakariye is an Arabic variant of Zakariya, itself the Quranic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered'. The name has deep religious resonance in Islam, as Zakariya is revered as a prophet and the father of John the Baptist. In the United States, Zakariye first appeared in Social Security records in the year 2000. It reached its highest recorded rank of 9714 in 2017, with a peak usage of roughly 1 in every 244,011 births that year. Since 2018, the name has been on a downward trajectory, reflected in its rank of 9714 in 2025. Zakariye has not been recorded in any single state with enough frequency to be listed among top state rankings, indicating it remains a relatively rare choice nationwide. Its appeal lies in its spiritual meaning and connection to a prophetic tradition, making it a distinctive yet meaningful selection for families seeking a name with Islamic heritage.

Zakariye is an Arabic variant of Zakariya, the Arabic form of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh has remembered'. It is borne by the prophet Zakariya (Zechariah) in the Quran, father of John the Baptist. The name has been used across the Muslim world for centuries.