What is the origin of the name Zakiya?

Zakiya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zakiya?

Zakiya is currently ranked #3874 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zakiya?

Zakiya is pronounced zah-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Zakiya

zah-KEE-yah

Popularity

#3874

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

3,305

Peak Year

#129 in 1997

First Recorded

1972

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zakiya is an Arabic name meaning 'pure' or 'intelligent'. It is a feminine form of Zaki.

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Zaki Kiya

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Zaki Kiya

Spelling Variations

Zakia Zakeeya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Samira Nadia Amira

Personality Traits

IntelligentWiseKindGenerous

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