Zakaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zakaria is an Arabic name meaning 'God has remembered', with roots in biblical history as the name of a prophet. It has evolved through various forms like Zakariya and Zacharias. The name carries traits of religious significance and cultural richness, with notable historical and modern figures bearing the name.
The name Zakaria is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zakaria has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zakaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4266th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1735th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1523rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8931st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zakaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zakaria"
Pronunciation
/zɑːˈkɛəriə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Zakaria is derived from the Arabic name 'Zakariya' which means 'God has remembered'. It is often associated with the biblical figure Zechariah.
Meaning
God has remembered
Language Evolution
Zakariya, Zacharias, Zechariah
Biblical Background
The name Zakaria has biblical significance as it is the name of a prophet in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Zakaria gained popularity in the Islamic world after the advent of Islam, reflecting a trend of using biblical names in Muslim culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Zachary, Zacharias, Zach
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zakaria is perceived as a traditional and culturally rich name, often chosen for its religious significance.
Famous People
Zakaria Abouhalima, Zakaria Boualem, Zakaria El Morabiti
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zakaria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zakaria"
"Zakaria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4266th of 16616 | 184 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1735th of 24088 | 1,217 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1523rd of 23106 | 1,362 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6159th of 35406 | 314 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8931st of 30306 | 141 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakaria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
54.59% 2443rd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.48% 1259th/4582 |
25.54% 1319th/5164 |
31.07% 2272nd/7313 |
25.23% 1883rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.63% 1061st/3984 |
27.50% 1234th/4487 |
26.25% 1791st/6822 |
24.51% 1538th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zakaria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
55.50% 4059th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zakaria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zakaria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.