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Zakiyyah

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpure, virtuous · Arabic

Zakiyyah is an Arabic girl name meaning “pure, virtuous”. 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zakiyyah would score 30 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationZakiyyah peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Zakiyyah you'd meet today is about 47 years old.
  • HistoryZakiyyah first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025

023.547197520002022

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Zakiyyah

Zakiyyah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “pure, virtuous”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Zakiyyah

Girl name: ZakiyaUnisex name: Zakia

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Questions about the name Zakiyyah

What does the name Zakiyyah mean?

Zakiyyah means “pure, virtuous” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Zaki (“pure, virtuous”) and Hyun (“often wise, virtuous”).

What is the origin of the name Zakiyyah?

Zakiyyah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Zakiyyah a boy or girl name?

Zakiyyah is a girl name.

How popular is the name Zakiyyah?

Zakiyyah is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #1,546 in 1978, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Zakiyyah?

If you like Zakiyyah, you might also like Zakiya, Zakia, Zaki and Hyun. Zakiya is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Zakiyyah?

Zakiyyah is an Arabic girl name meaning “pure, virtuous”. 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.