gender neutral
Zakaria
God has remembered
About Zakaria
This distinguished name carries an air of sophistication that feels both classic and contemporary. Parents who choose Zakaria often appreciate names that stand out without being overly trendy, offering their son a unique identity from the start. The name flows beautifully with most surnames and works well across different cultural contexts, making it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds. Zakaria has a melodic quality that's easy to pronounce yet memorable, ensuring your child won't be one of several in his class sharing the same name. The strong consonants paired with the flowing vowels create a balanced sound that ages well from childhood through adulthood. It's a name that commands respect in professional settings while remaining approachable and warm in personal relationships. For parents seeking something distinctive that bridges tradition and modernity, Zakaria presents an ideal option that your son can carry with pride throughout his life.
Popularity of the Name Zakaria
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #769 | #517 | |
| 1998 | #403 | #572 | |
| 1999 | #510 | #549 | |
| 2000 | #582 | #530 | |
| 2001 | #439 | #444 | |
| 2002 | #475 | #587 | #505 |
| 2003 | #406 | #537 | |
| 2004 | #408 | #625 | #458 |
| 2005 | #506 | #397 | |
| 2006 | #441 | #558 | |
| 2007 | #455 | #437 | |
| 2008 | #470 | #485 | |
| 2009 | #456 | #372 | |
| 2010 | #427 | #333 | |
| 2011 | #442 | #619 | #360 |
| 2012 | #477 | #714 | #399 |
| 2013 | #483 | #709 | #397 |
| 2014 | #463 | #713 | #346 |
| 2015 | #451 | #694 | #363 |
| 2016 | #531 | #883 | #430 |
| 2017 | #459 | #407 | |
| 2018 | #497 | #356 | |
| 2019 | #496 | #718 | #572 |
| 2020 | #563 | #604 | #455 |
| 2021 | #505 | #600 | #458 |
| 2022 | #581 | #436 | |
| 2023 | #517 | #928 | #371 |
| 2024 | #469 | #413 | |
| 2025 | #580 | #776 | #384 |
| 1991 | #809 | ||
| 1992 | #899 | ||
| 1994 | #514 | ||
| 1995 | #629 | ||
| 1996 | #710 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zakaria
Names Similar to Zakaria
Nicknames for Zakaria
- Zak
- Kari
- Z.K.
- Zakky
- Ria
Famous People Named Zakaria
| Zakaria Paliashvili | Georgian composer |
| Zakaria Al-Jaber | Saudi child who was a victim of a tragic incident |
| Zakaria Bakkali | Belgian footballer |
| Zakaria Moumni | Moroccan boxer and activist |
| Zakaria Diallo | French footballer |
| Zakaria Ghafouli | Moroccan singer |
| Zakaria Labyad | Moroccan footballer |
| Zakaria Bytyqi | Kosovan footballer |
| Zakaria Anthony | Dutch-Surinamese footballer |
| Zakaria Zerouali | Moroccan footballer |
| Zakaria Sanogo | Ivorian footballer |
| Zakaria Rahmani | Algerian footballer |
| Zakaria Gouram | Moroccan taekwondo athlete |
| Zakaria Daham | Moroccan footballer |
| Zakaria Boudra | Moroccan middle-distance runner |
| Zakaria Charara | Lebanese footballer |
| Zakaria Nori | Iraqi footballer |
| Zakaria Iddouch | Moroccan boxer |
| Zakaria Fry | Australian actor |
| Zakaria Abdulla | Kurdish singer |
Characters Named Zakaria
| Zakaria Dharir | from "The City of Brass" by S.A. Chakraborty |
| Zakaria Khan | from "The Qissa of Pari Prithvi" by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar |
| Zakaria al-Dakhil | from "Battlemage" by Stephen Aryan |
| Zakaria Hadiyyah | from "The Gauntlet" by Karuna Riazi |
| Zakaria Smith | from "The Shadow Master" by Craig Cormick |
| Zakaria Mouwafaq | from "The Road to Damascus" by Robin Yassin-Kassab |
| Zakaria Osman | from "Noughts & Crosses" by Malorie Blackman |