Zakiya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzah-KEE-ah / zəˈkiːəArabic; Swahili
Meaning
Arabic: 'pure'; Swahili: 'intelligent'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zakiya is a name of Arabic origin, often used in Muslim communities. It signifies purity and intelligence, reflecting positive attributes. In Swahili-speaking regions, it is appreciated for its meaning related to intelligence. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its appealing sound and meaning.
Trend Summary
Zakiya has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zakia
- Zaki
International Variants
- Zakiya (Arabic)
- Zakia (Swahili)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zakiya was first seen in the United States in 1972. Zakiya has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in New York, California, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Zakiya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zakiya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 42 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 63 |
| 1991 | 69 |
| 1992 | 89 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 75 |
| 1996 | 88 |
| 1997 | 129 |
| 1998 | 121 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 94 |
| 2001 | 86 |
| 2002 | 109 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2006 | 110 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 92 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 39 |