Zaakira
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Zaakira is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1995 to 1998, Zaakira has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Zaakira is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Zaakira is a feminine name, a variant spelling of Zakira or Dhikira, derived from the Arabic root dhikr, meaning "remembrance," "mention," or "one who remembers God." In Islamic practice, dhikr is the ritual remembrance of Allah through repeated phrases—a deeply devotional act.
The name carries profound spiritual meaning: a person who keeps God in constant remembrance, whose every breath is a form of prayer. The double-A spelling gives Zaakira a slightly more distinctive visual profile while preserving the warm, flowing sound of the original.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Zaakira is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1995 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Zaakira’s rarity (13 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zaakira has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | #13431 | — |
The Story of Zaakira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Zaakira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Zaakira are most likely born between 1995 and 1998.
How rare is Zaakira?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Zaakira is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 1990s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1995–1998)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | #11125 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15737 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–1998