Zakariya
Zakariya is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
God has remembered.
Origin and history
Zakariya is the Arabic form of the Biblical name Zechariah, meaning God has remembered. It is a widely used traditional name across Islamic cultures and has seen steady usage in the United States in recent decades. The name continues to gain modest popularity among parents seeking a classical prophetic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,511 babies in the United States have been named Zakariya since 1880. It ranks #2587 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1144.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.3 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- MN (14.5 %)
- IL (9.5 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 467 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,019 |
| 2020-2029 | 881 |
Nicknames
Zak, Zack, Zaki
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Zakariya is revered as a prophet known for his devotion and prayer for an heir in his old age.
- It is the direct Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Zechariah, sharing the same etymological roots.