What is the origin of the name Zakariyah?

Zakariyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zakariyah?

Zakariyah is currently ranked #8271 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zakariyah?

Zakariyah is pronounced za-kuh-RY-uh.

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UnisexArabic

Zakariyah

za-kuh-RY-uh

Popularity

#8271

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

166

Peak Year

#17 in 2012

First Recorded

2007

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An extended form of Zakaria, an Arabic variation of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God remembers'.

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Zak Zack Zakariya

Spelling Variations

Zakaria Zechariah

Similar Names

Yahya Isaiah Elijah

Personality Traits

WiseRememberingKindThoughtful

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