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Zakiyah Girl

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzah-KEE-ah / zəˈkiːə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: pure; Swahili: intelligent

Historical & Cultural Background

Zakiyah is derived from the Arabic root 'z-k-y', which conveys the idea of purity and excellence. In Islamic culture, names with positive meanings are often chosen for their significance. The name is also found in Swahili-speaking regions, where it carries connotations of intelligence. It has gained popularity in various communities due to its appealing sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Zakiyah has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Zakia
  • Zakiya

International Variants

  • Zakiya (Arabic)
  • Zakiyah (Arabic)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zakiyah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Zakiyah has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Zakiyah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zakiyah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19765
19815
19826
19838
198410
19855
19867
19876
199015
199114
199213
199313
199414
199513
199618
199727
199833
199932
200052
200156
200249
200355
200473
200571
200694
200796
2008108
200999
201085
201191
201285
201367
201474
201577
201671
201786
201849
201958
202058
202144
202254
202355
202444