Zakaria
Meaningform of Zechariah · Arabic
Zakaria is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Zechariah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Zakaria has the names Akari and Aria hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zakaria would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationZakaria peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Zakaria you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Zakaria would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 14,993 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryZakaria first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Zakarias? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #328 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Zakaria
Zakaria is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “form of Zechariah”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Zakaria
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Zakaria
What does the name Zakaria mean?
Zakaria means “form of Zechariah” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zakariyya (“form of Zechariah”).
What is the origin of the name Zakaria?
Zakaria is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Zakaria a boy or girl name?
Zakaria is a boy name. In 2025, 114 US boys were named Zakaria.
How popular is the name Zakaria?
Zakaria ranked #1,520 for US boys in 2025, given to 114 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #1,256. Over the last five years it has climbed 72 places.
What names are similar to Zakaria?
If you like Zakaria, you might also like Zakariya, Zakariyya and Zacariah. Zakariya is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Zakaria?
Zakaria is an Arabic boy name meaning “form of Zechariah”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.