Zakariya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zakariya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 47 babies have been named Zakariya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zakariya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,634 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #32,634
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Zakariya
Zakariya is a girl name .
Is Zakariya a boy or girl name? Zakariya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #32,634 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,204. Zakariya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zakariya is currently ranked #32,634 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zakariya include Zak, Zaka, Zakay, Zakaie, Zakar, Zakary, Zakarie, Iya, Iyay, Iyaie, Zay, and Zaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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