Nawal vs Zakiyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Nawal Rank #3,594
Zakiyah Rank #3,551

Zakiyah is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3594 for Nawal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nawal ___

  • Nawal Layla
  • Nawal Amira
  • Nawal Yasmin
  • Nawal Hana
  • Nawal Sana
  • Nawal Rima

Zakiyah ___

  • Zakiyah Amara
  • Zakiyah Nadia
  • Zakiyah Faith
  • Zakiyah Rose
  • Zakiyah Imani
  • Zakiyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nawal

Leila Amina Yasmine Karim Bilal

If you choose Zakiyah

Amara Jamilah Khalil Jamal Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nawal or Zakiyah more popular?

Zakiyah is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Nawal at #3594 in the United States.

What do Nawal and Zakiyah mean?

Nawal means "gift, generous bounty" (Arabic origin). Zakiyah means "intelligent, bright-minded" (Arabic origin).

Are Nawal and Zakiyah boy or girl names?

Nawal is primarily a girl name. Zakiyah is primarily a girl name.

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