Zakariya

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicRising fast
#1202▲ 143in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a revered nabi in Islam, equivalent to Zechariah.

Zakariya is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'God has remembered' or 'remembered by God,' composed of zakar (to remember) and Yah (God).

In Islamic tradition, Zakariya (Prophet Zachariah) was the father of Yahya (John the Baptist) and one of the prophets revered in the Quran. The name carries the profound comfort of divine remembrance — a reassurance that God is attentive to his creation. Widely used across the Muslim world in this Arabic form.

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Popularity Over Time

Zakariya climbed 1396 spots in the last 20 years — from #2598 to #1202.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zakariya
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s691▼
2010s1,019▲
2000s467▲
1990s135▲
1980s9—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 1989–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zakariya
YearBirthsRank
2024169#1202
2023141#1345
2022143#1321
2021113#1553
2020125#1396
2019115#1490
2018125#1407
2017107#1539
2016110#1531
2015117#1452
2014105#1535
2013101#1562
201285#1774
201182#1779
201072#1956
200962#2181
200857#2325
200775#1911
200652#2396
200550#2361

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

Zakariya as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Zakariya has also been given to 47 girls in the U.S. since 2000.

Unranked
Current rank
47
Total births
2000
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Zakariya be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Zakariya is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1202. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1989–2024) · Methodology