Zakariya is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #120 in 2025 with 421 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 434 births ranking #127. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,706.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 646 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.