Zakariya is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #938 in 1996 with 15 recorded births. This places Zakariya in the top 25% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 434 births ranking #127. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 21,234 boys born was named Zakariya. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Zakariya is a long-established Arabic form of Zechariah and means the Lord has remembered. It feels formal, devout, and rich in tradition.
The name is widely used in Muslim naming and connects directly to the prophet Zakariya in Islamic tradition. It is one of the fuller forms in this large prophetic name family.