Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Zakira since 1993
Babies named Zakira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 222 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Zakira first entered U.S. birth records in 1993, making it a relatively modern presence in American naming. Its peak usage came in 2007, after which it entered a steady decline, reflecting the trajectory of many Arabic-derived names that saw a spike in the mid-2000s. While it has never reached the top 1000, its rarity makes it a distinctive choice. The name is rooted in the Arabic concept of remembrance, bearing spiritual significance in Islamic tradition. In the United States, it remains uncommon, with no single state having a concentration high enough to be listed among top states for the name.
Zakira is the feminine form of Zakir, deriving from the Arabic root dh-k-r, meaning 'to remember' or 'to mention.' It carries connotations of devotion and mindfulness of God, particularly in Islamic context. The name has been used across the Muslim world, though it is far less common than its masculine counterpart. In the United States, Zakira first appeared on records in 1993, with its peak usage in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaki, Kira, Zaza
Sibling names for Zakira
Names that share Zakira's style, for a brother or sister.
