Zakariyya
Meaningform of Zechariah · Arabic
Zakariyya 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Zakariyya has the name Akari hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zakariyya would score 28 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationZakariyya peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Zakariyya you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Zakariyya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryZakariyya first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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About the name Zakariyya
Zakariyya is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “form of Zechariah”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Zakariyya
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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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Zakariyya
What does the name Zakariyya mean?
Zakariyya means “form of Zechariah” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zakaria (“form of Zechariah”).
What is the origin of the name Zakariyya?
Zakariyya 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 Zakariyya a boy or girl name?
Zakariyya is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Zakariyya.
How popular is the name Zakariyya?
Zakariyya ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #4,776. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,264 places.
What names are similar to Zakariyya?
If you like Zakariyya, you might also like Zakariya, Zakaria and Zacariah. Zakariya is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Zakariyya?
Zakariyya 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.