Zakariya is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #160 in 2022 with 324 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 434 births ranking #127. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,060.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 878 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.