Will my child share the name Zackariya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Zackariya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zackariya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zackariya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zackariya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 949 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1157 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Zackariya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zackariya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Zackariya a popular baby name in the United States?

Zackariya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Zackariya

Zackariya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zackariya in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

About the Name Zackariya

Zackariya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 949 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1157 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Zackariya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.