What is the origin of the name Zakia?

Zakia is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zakia?

Zakia is currently ranked #11049 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zakia?

Zakia is pronounced za-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Zakia

za-KEE-yah

Popularity

#11049

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,730

Peak Year

#88 in 1975

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Arabic name ذكية (Zakiyya) meaning 'intelligent, pure'.

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Zaki Kia

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Zakia Khudadadi
Afghan Taekwondo Athlete

Nicknames

Zaki Kia

Spelling Variations

Zakiyyah

Similar Names

Samira Aaliyah Nadia Jamila

Personality Traits

IntelligentWiseKindGentle

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