boy's name
Zakariyah
zak-uh-REE-uh (English)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 811
England and Wales
#694
2025 births
Zakariyah is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Zakariyah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 59 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 10,133 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Zakariyah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 305 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 246 |
How Popular Is Zakariyah?
In 2025, Zakariyah was given to 52 babies in England and Wales, ranking #694 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Zakariyah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zakariyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zakariyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zakariyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zakariyah
- English zak-uh-REE-uh
Sibling Names for Zakariyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zakariyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zakariyah
How popular is the name Zakariyah?
In 2025, Zakariyah was given to 52 babies in England and Wales, ranking #694 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Zakariyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Zakariyah is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zakariyah?
Zakariyah has 4 syllables.
When was Zakariyah most popular?
Zakariyah peaked in 2024, when 59 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Zakariyah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zakariyah currently ranks #694 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.