Zakariya
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rose, blossoming, radiant
Origin: Arabic (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1130 in 2025 with 189 babies born.
History: Zakariya surged in the 2020s as the Arabic form of Zechariah. The name carries Quranic significance. Zakariya represents the Islamic naming tradition thriving in America.
Similar names: zakariyah, zakariyya, zakariye, zakaiyah, zakaria, zakariah, zakarii, zakarya
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Zakariya? About 1 in 17,611 babies born in 2025 were named Zakariya, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Zakariya
What does the name Zakariya mean?
Zakariya means “Rose, blossoming, radiant” from Arabic (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Zakariya?
Zakariya has Arabic (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rose, blossoming, radiant”.
How popular is Zakariya?
Zakariya ranked #1128 in 2025 — given to 189 babies that year.
When was Zakariya most popular?
Zakariya peaked in 2025 with 189 babies registered that year.
Is Zakariya a boy or girl name?
Zakariya is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Zakariyas in registered births are male.
Is the name Zakariya rising or falling in popularity?
Zakariya has risen 269 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1397 in 2020 to #1128 in 2025.
How long has Zakariya been recorded?
Zakariya appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1989 through 2025.