"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Language: Arabic
Zakariya
Boy Name
#1,204 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
4 Syllables
A Quranic prophet's name meaning 'God remembers'
Arabic
Muslim
Persian
South Asian
Traditional
Spiritual
Classic
Strong
Meaning & Origin
"Yahweh has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
The Story of Zakariya
Zakariya is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), composed of 'zakar' (to remember) and 'Yah' (a short form of Yahweh), meaning 'God has remembered.' In Islamic tradition, Zakariyya (also spelled Zakariya) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran — the father of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) and the guardian of Maryam (Mary). He is revered as a righteous man who remained faithful despite old age, and God blessed him with a son in his elderly years.
Zakariya is among the most consistently used names across the Muslim world, appearing in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Turkish, and Malay-speaking communities with slight spelling variations. In Western countries, it has grown as Muslim immigrant communities pass on traditional prophetic names to their children.
As a Quranic prophet's name, Zakariya carries profound religious significance for Muslim families. The name is mentioned several times in the Quran (Surah Al-Imran, Surah Maryam, Surah Al-Anbiya) and is considered a blessed name to give a child.
Fun Facts
- Zakariyya is mentioned by name 7 times in the Quran
- The name Zechariah/Zakariya appears as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — one of the few names honored across all three Abrahamic faiths
Zakariya in Other Languages
Urdu
زکریا
Arabic
زكريا
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה (Zechariah)
Persian
زکریا
Turkish
Zekeriya
Famous People Named Zakariya
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Zakaria Labyad
Athlete
1993
Dutch-Moroccan professional footballer who has played for Ajax Amsterdam
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Zakariyya
Religious
Islamic prophet, father of Yahya (John the Baptist) and guardian of Maryam (Mary) in the Quran
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,204
- Total SSA Count
- 169
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Zak
Zaki
Kari
Pairs Well With
Zakariya Hassan
Zakariya Ahmed
Zakariya Ibrahim
Zakariya Yusuf
Zakariya Omar
Zakariya Bilal
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Zakariya is also used as a girl name, ranked #32634.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zakariya
What does the name Zakariya mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew/Arabic). "Yahweh has remembered" (from Hebrew). Zakariya is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), composed of 'zakar' (to remember) and 'Yah' (a short form of Yahweh), meaning 'God has remembered.' In Islamic tradition, Zakariyya (also spelled Zakariya) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran — the father of the prophet Yahya (John the Baptist) and the guardian of Maryam (Mary). He is revered as a righteous man who remained faithful despite old age, and God blessed him with a son in his elderly years.
What is the origin of the name Zakariya?
Zakariya has Hebrew/Arabic, Hebrew, Arabic, Muslim, Persian, and South Asian origins. In Hebrew/Arabic, it means "God has remembered". In Hebrew, it means "Yahweh has remembered".
Is Zakariya a boy or girl name?
Zakariya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1204. As a girl name, it is ranked #32634. Zakariya is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zakariya?
Zakariya is currently ranked #1204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zakariya?
Common nicknames for Zakariya include Zak, Zaki, and Kari.
What are good middle names for Zakariya?
Popular middle name pairings include Zakariya Hassan, Zakariya Ahmed, Zakariya Ibrahim, Zakariya Yusuf, Zakariya Omar, and Zakariya Bilal.
What are good sibling names for Zakariya?
Names that pair well with Zakariya as siblings include Ibrahim, Yusuf, Maryam, Fatima, Dawud, and Aisha.
How many syllables does Zakariya have?
Zakariya has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zakariya a common or rare name?
Zakariya is an uncommon name, ranked #1204 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Zakariya
Zakariya is a boy name with Arabic, Muslim, Persian, and South Asian origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew/Arabic .
Is Zakariya a boy or girl name? Zakariya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,204 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #32,634. Zakariya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zakariya is currently ranked #1,204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zakariya has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zakariya include Zak, Zaki, and Kari. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zakariya include Zakai, Zakari, Zakaria, Zakariah, Zakary . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.