Umar vs Zakariya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zakariya

Boy #1,204 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,204
Total SSA Count
169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Zakariya Rank #1,204

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1204 for Zakariya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Zakariya more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Zakariya at #1204 in the United States.

What do Umar and Zakariya mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Zakariya means "God has remembered" (Hebrew/Arabic origin).

Are Umar and Zakariya boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Zakariya is primarily a boy name.

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