What is the origin of the name Zakiah?

Zakiah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zakiah?

Zakiah is currently ranked #7925 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zakiah?

Zakiah is pronounced zah-KEE-ah.

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UnisexArabic

Zakiah

zah-KEE-ah

Popularity

#7925

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

692

Peak Year

#39 in 2006

First Recorded

1990

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zakiah is an Arabic name meaning 'pure' or 'intelligent'. It is often used in Muslim communities.

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Zak Kia

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Zak Kia

Spelling Variations

Zakia Zakiya

Similar Names

Zain Zara Aaliyah Layla Omar

Personality Traits

PureIntelligentWiseKindHonest

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