Rising since 1994, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Zakiah since 1990
Babies named Zakiah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zakiah's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | 6 |
| 2000s | 188 | 66 |
| 2010s | 172 | 86 |
| 2020s | 75 | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Zakiah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, and its usage has been gradually rising since 1994. This feminine form of Zakariyya offers a modern-sounding alternative with deep roots in both Arabic and Hebrew traditions. While it has never cracked the top 5,000, its peak popularity came in 2013, and it remains a rare choice. Parents drawn to Zakiah often appreciate its spiritual meaning and distinctive sound, setting it apart from more common names like Aaliyah or Layla.
Zakiah is a feminine variant of Zakariyya, the Arabic form of Zechariah, a name of Hebrew origin derived from 'zachar', meaning 'to remember'. In Islamic tradition, Zakariyya is a prophet mentioned in the Quran, and his name is common among Muslims. The feminine form Zakiah has been used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, often as a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaki, Kiki
Variants: Zakia, Zakeah
Sibling names for Zakiah
Names that share Zakiah's style, for a brother or sister.
