What is the origin of the name Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is currently ranked #3564 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is pronounced za-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Zakiyah

za-KEE-yah

Popularity

#3564

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

2,002

Peak Year

#108 in 2008

First Recorded

1976

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Zakiyah is an Arabic name meaning 'pure' or 'intelligent'. It's a feminine variant of Zakiy.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Zaki Kiyah

Spelling Variations

Zakia Zakiya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amira Jamila Nadia

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindPureWise

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