Is Zakaria a boy's or girl's name?

Zakaria is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 466 recorded births.

When was Zakaria most popular?

Zakaria reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 145 births that year. It is currently ranked #1389 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Zakaria?

Zakaria is currently ranked #1389 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,769 babies since 1980.

Zakaria

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast Also a pet name

#1389▲ 145in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Zachariah

Zakaria is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered' from the Hebrew Zachariah. In Islam, Zakariya is a prophet and the father of Yahya (John the Baptist), making this name deeply significant in Muslim tradition.

Zakaria is the spelling common across North Africa and the Arab world, while Zakariya is more widely used in South Asia. Both carry the same spiritual significance — a name that connects a child to prophetic lineage and divine remembrance.

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Popularity Over Time

Zakaria climbed 372 spots in the last 20 years — from #1761 to #1389.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zakaria
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	534	#1619	▼
2010s	1,161	#1464	▲
2000s	758	#1788	▲
1990s	273	#3075	▲
1980s	43	#6077	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zakaria
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	135	#1389	+20 (17.4%)
2023	115	#1534	+26 (29.2%)
2022	89	#1825	-4 (-4.3%)
2021	93	#1747	-9 (-8.8%)
2020	102	#1598	-6 (-5.6%)
2019	108	#1561	-5 (-4.4%)
2018	113	#1519	-32 (-22.1%)
2017	145	#1263	+38 (35.5%)
2016	107	#1554	-22 (-17.1%)
2015	129	#1358	+27 (26.5%)
2014	102	#1563	-22 (-17.7%)
2013	124	#1369	+29 (30.5%)
2012	95	#1636	-20 (-17.4%)
2011	115	#1438	-8 (-6.5%)
2010	123	#1375	+16 (15.0%)
2009	107	#1543	+17 (18.9%)
2008	90	#1707	+21 (30.4%)
2007	69	#2033	-14 (-16.9%)
2006	83	#1712	-8 (-8.8%)
2005	91	#1553	+19 (26.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zakaria as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Zakaria has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 466 births since 1993.

#11048

Current rank

466

Total births

2011

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Zakaria be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Zakaria is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1389. As a girl's name, it ranks #11048.

Zakaria has two lives

Zakaria, the baby name

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Zakaria, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1980–2024) · Methodology