Shams vs Zakiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shams

Girl #3,789 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, sunlight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,789
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shams Rank #3,789
Zakiya Rank #3,833

Shams is more popular, ranked #3789 vs #3833 for Zakiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shams ___

  • Shams Noor
  • Shams Layla
  • Shams Fatima
  • Shams Sara
  • Shams Aisha

Zakiya ___

  • Zakiya Amina
  • Zakiya Fatima
  • Zakiya Nadia
  • Zakiya Layla
  • Zakiya Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shams

Noor Qamar Zara Omar Yasmine

If you choose Zakiya

Amara Zara Ibrahim Malik Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shams or Zakiya more popular?

Shams is more popular, ranked #3789 compared to Zakiya at #3833 in the United States.

What do Shams and Zakiya mean?

Shams means "sun, sunlight" (Arabic origin). Zakiya means "pure, innocent" (Arabic origin).

Are Shams and Zakiya boy or girl names?

Shams is primarily a girl name. Zakiya is primarily a girl name.

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