Zakaria
Zakaria is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zakaria is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered'. It holds significant historical and religious importance across Middle Eastern, North African, and Islamic traditions. In the United States, it has experienced steady usage as a modern classic among Muslim and multicultural families.
Popularity in the United States
2,883 babies in the United States have been named Zakaria since 1880. It ranks #2412 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1308.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.1 %)
- MN (16.3 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 273 |
| 2000-2010 | 758 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,161 |
| 2020-2029 | 648 |
Famous people named Zakaria
- Zakaria Labyad: Athlete, Footballer
- Zakaria Bakkali: Athlete, Footballer
Nicknames
Zak, Zack, Zaki
Fun facts
- Zakaria is revered in Islam as a prophet and the father of Yahya (John the Baptist).
- It is the direct Arabic linguistic counterpart to the English name Zachary and Hebrew Zechariah.