"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew Zekharyah
Language: Arabic
Zakaria
Boy Name
#1,386 Most Popular
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4 Syllables
A prophet's name echoing across three faiths
Arabic
Muslim
Hebrew
Jewish
African
Spiritual
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Traditional
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Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh remembers"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
The Story of Zakaria
Zakaria is the Arabic and African form of Zechariah, from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah' (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'God has remembered' or 'Yahweh has remembered.' In both Jewish and Islamic traditions, Zachariah/Zakaria is a prophet — in the Hebrew Bible as the author of the Book of Zechariah, and in Islam as the father of John the Baptist (Yahya) and guardian of Mary.
Zakaria has been a popular name in Muslim communities across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia for over a thousand years. It has grown in usage in Western countries as Muslim diaspora communities have expanded. The name's cross-religious appeal — honored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — gives it broad cultural reach.
Zakaria (Zakariyya) is a prophet in Islam, mentioned multiple times in the Quran. He is described as a righteous man who, despite old age, was blessed with a son (Yahya, John the Baptist). In Judaism, Zechariah is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. This triple significance across Abrahamic faiths makes the name deeply meaningful.
Fun Facts
- Zachariah/Zakaria is a prophet revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- In Islam, Zakaria is the guardian of Mary and the father of Yahya (John the Baptist)
- The name has been used continuously for over 2,500 years across three major world religions
Zakaria in Other Languages
Urdu
زکریا
Arabic
زكريا
French
Zacharie
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah)
Amharic
ዘካርያስ
Turkish
Zekeriya
Famous People Named Zakaria
F
Fareed Zakaria
Other
1964
Indian-American journalist and author, CNN anchor and political commentator
Z
Zakaria (Prophet)
Religious
Prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — guardian of the Virgin Mary and father of John the Baptist
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,386
- Total SSA Count
- 135
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Hebrew Jewish African
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Zak
Zaki
Kari
Pairs Well With
Zakaria Ahmad
Zakaria Hassan
Zakaria Ali
Zakaria David
Zakaria James
Zakaria Ibrahim
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Zakaria is also used as a girl name, ranked #12090.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zakaria
What does the name Zakaria mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew Zekharyah). "Yahweh remembers" (from Hebrew). Zakaria is the Arabic and African form of Zechariah, from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah' (זְכַרְיָה), meaning 'God has remembered' or 'Yahweh has remembered.' In both Jewish and Islamic traditions, Zachariah/Zakaria is a prophet — in the Hebrew Bible as the author of the Book of Zechariah, and in Islam as the father of John the Baptist (Yahya) and guardian of Mary.
What is the origin of the name Zakaria?
Zakaria has Hebrew Zekharyah, Hebrew, Arabic, Muslim, Jewish, and African origins. In Hebrew Zekharyah, it means "God has remembered". In Hebrew, it means "Yahweh remembers".
Is Zakaria a boy or girl name?
Zakaria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1386. As a girl name, it is ranked #12090. Zakaria is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zakaria?
Zakaria is currently ranked #1386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zakaria?
Common nicknames for Zakaria include Zak, Zaki, and Kari.
What are good middle names for Zakaria?
Popular middle name pairings include Zakaria Ahmad, Zakaria Hassan, Zakaria Ali, Zakaria David, Zakaria James, and Zakaria Ibrahim.
What are good sibling names for Zakaria?
Names that pair well with Zakaria as siblings include Yahya, Issa, Ibrahim, Fatima, Maryam, and Yusuf.
How many syllables does Zakaria have?
Zakaria has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zakaria a common or rare name?
Zakaria is an uncommon name, ranked #1386 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Zakaria
Zakaria is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Hebrew, Jewish, and African origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew Zekharyah .
Is Zakaria a boy or girl name? Zakaria is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,386 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,090. Zakaria is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zakaria is currently ranked #1,386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zakaria has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zakaria include Zak, Zaki, and Kari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zakaria include Zakai, Zakari, Zakariya, Zakariah, Zakary . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.