Zakiyyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zakiyyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,163 babies have been named Zakiyyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zakiyyah is past its peak , currently ranked #60,839 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,839
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah is a girl name .
Zakiyyah is currently ranked #60,839 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zakiyyah include Zak, Zaki, Zakiy, Zakiie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Zay, Zaie, and Zakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zakiyyah include Zakiyah, Zakiya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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