Zakia
Meaningpure · Arabic
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,269 in 1975
10 babies were named Zakia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,607 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zakia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zakia, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zakia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZakia first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1975, when it ranked #1,269. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowZakia was 3.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,322 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 161,290.
- TrendZakia has slipped 3,607 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Zakia means “pure”.
About the name Zakia
Zakia is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “pure”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-kia”. US birth records list Zakia for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #1,269 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 | 45,662 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 57,904 girls |
| 1990s | 25 | 40,667 girls |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,516 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,408 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,291 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
Other spellings of Zakia
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Zakia
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia means “pure” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Zakia?
Zakia has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Zakia a boy or girl name?
Zakia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zakia?
Zakia ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#1,269).