Zakariyah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zakariyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 147 babies have been named Zakariyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zakariyah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,263 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,263
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Zakariyah
Zakariyah is a boy name .
Is Zakariyah a boy or girl name? Zakariyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,263 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #29,286. Zakariyah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zakariyah is currently ranked #8,263 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zakariyah include Zak, Zaka, Zakay, Zakaie, Zakar, Zakary, Zakarie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Iyah, and Zay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zakariyah include Zakai, Zakari, Zakariya, Zakaria, Zakariah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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