Zakariyya

“God has remembered” — Associated with the prophet Zechariah in the Bible and Quran

Arabic origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7719US 2023

11Births / yr

↑Rising

213All-time births

📅 Since 199900

What does Zakariyya mean and where does it come from?

Zakariyya (زكريا) is an Arabic form of the name Zechariah, which has biblical origins. The name is often associated with the prophet Zechariah in the Bible and Quran, known for his role as the father of John the Baptist. It is commonly used in Muslim communities across the world and reflects a deep

Cultural significance

Zakariyya has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god has remembered.

Peak popularity

Reached #4894 in 2016 — currently #7719 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Zakariyya?

Zakariyya works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Zakariyya Grace

How popular is Zakariyya right now?

Rising fast — up 1242 spots — currently #7719 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#7719 · Top 5.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7719	11	▲ up 1242 · +22% births
2022	#8961	9	▼ down 1392 · -18% births
2021	#7569	11	▲ up 798 · +22% births
2020	#8367	9	▼ down 1441 · -25% births
2015	#6926	12	▼ down 1235 · -25% births
2010	#5691	16	▲ up 3247 · +100% births
2005	#8938	8	▼ down 2634 · -27% births
2000	#6304	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Zakariyya

Best Year2010Rank #5691

Peak Count16

Average Rank#7559

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Zakariyya

Zakariyya is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1999. With 213 total births recorded, Zakariyya remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6304 in 2000, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7719 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Zakariyya in 2016:

Noah Liam William Mason James

Zakariyya by decade

Zakariyya peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	9
2000s	81
2010s ★	114
2020s	9

💎Zakariyya has only 213 total recorded births since 1999 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Zakariyya?

ENGLISH

ZacZachZackZak

FINNISH

SakkeSaku

BULGARIAN

ZaharinaZaharinkaZara

MACEDONIAN

ZaharinaZaharinka

Famous people named Zakariyya

Zakariyya (Islamic scholar)

Zakariyya bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.

Zakariyya (Sufi mystic)

Zakariyya used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

Zakariyya (Arab poet)

Zakariyya carried this name in the rich tradition of classical Arabic poetry.

Zakariyya (historical Arab ruler)

Zakariyya held this name across the Umayyad or Abbasid Caliphates, spreading its use widely.

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What names sound and feel like Zakariyya?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Zakariyya also consider these

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Arabic · God has remembered

Zakarya

Arabic · Hebrew

Jakariya

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Sakariya

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Zackaria

Hebrew · Hebrew

Araliya

Arabic · A Arabic name

How is Zakariyya written in other languages?

زَكَرِيّا

Arabic

What are the girl versions of Zakariyya?

Zaharina BULGARIAN Zaharinka BULGARIAN Zara BULGARIAN Zaharina MACEDONIAN Zaharinka MACEDONIAN Yahweh THEOLOGY

Common questions about the name Zakariyya

What does the name Zakariyya mean?

Zakariyya means "God has remembered" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Zakariyya?

Zakariyya is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Zakariyya have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Zakariyya?

Zakariyya originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Zakariyya?

Zakariyya pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Arabic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Zakariyya trending right now?

Zakariyya is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.