Zakiya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zakiya means 'pure' or 'chaste'.
Meaning of the Name Zakiya
Zakiya is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It means 'pure' or 'chaste'. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'zaki', which means 'pure' or 'clean'. It has connotations of being virtuous and innocent. Zakiya is a popular name among Muslim parents and is often given to girls born during Ramadan or in honor of a saint or religious figure.
Popularity of the Name Zakiya
The popularity for the name Zakiya peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 129 births, which ranked number 2,330 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Zakiya had the most female births in 1997 with 129, which ranked number 1,334 out of 16,162 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zakiya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 52 births to 42 births, a decline of -19.23%. Among females, Zakiya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 52 births to 42 births, a decline of -19.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zakiya
- 20 Year Trend of Zakiya: -61.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Zakiya: -19.23%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zakiya: -19.23%
Popularity of Zakiya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zakiya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zakiya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zakiya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zakiya
- Total Births of Zakiya: 41 (-2.11%)
- Female Births of Zakiya: 41 (-2.11%)
Given the downward trend of Zakiya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.11% decrease in total births, for a total of 41 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zakiya have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 41 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.11%.