Zakiya

Zakiya is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “pure.” In 2024 it was given to 39 girls in the United States.

Zakiya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“pure”

About the name Zakiya

Zakiya belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “pure” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zakiya first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1342 in 1997, and in 2024 39 babies received the name — 3,305 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zakiya in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#1342 in 1997
Peak year
1997
Babies named Zakiya in 2024
39
Total since 1880
3,305

Zakiya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1305 in 2001
Babies named Zakiya in 2023
6
Total since 1996
202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zakiya mean?

Zakiya means “pure” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zakiya a boy or girl name?

Zakiya is a girl name. In 2024, 39 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zakiya?

Zakiya comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Zakiya?

Zakiya first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #1342 in 1997, and 39 babies were given the name in 2024.

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