Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Zakiyyah since 1975
Babies named Zakiyyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 241 |
| 1980s | 311 |
| 1990s | 338 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Zakiyyah is a distinctly feminine Arabic name meaning pure or virtuous, tied to the Quranic description of John the Baptist as zakiyy. While it never cracked the U.S. top 1000, it enjoyed a brief peak in 1978. Since 1997, its use has steadily declined, with no top state concentration. Its spelling and pronunciation are straightforward but subject to variation.
Zakiyyah is the feminine form of Zakiyy, an Arabic name derived from the root z-k-y, meaning to be pure, virtuous, or righteous. It is a Quranic name, appearing in the Quran (Maryam 19:19) in reference to John the Baptist, described as zakiyy (pure). The name has been used in Muslim communities for centuries, though its English transliteration varies.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zaki, Kiya, Zee
Sibling names for Zakiyyah
Names that share Zakiyyah's style, for a brother or sister.
