Will my child share the name Zakariah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Zakariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zakariah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zakariah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zakariah is rising: up 576 places since 2020, to #1,359 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #842 in 2001.

Is Zakariah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zakariah 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.

Who are some famous people named Zakariah?

Notable people named Zakariah include: Mohamad Shukor Zakariah and Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah.

Is Zakariah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zakariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #1359 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zakariah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zakariah

Zakariah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 418 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #842 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Zakariah is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zakariah in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Zakariah

Mohamad Shukor Zakariah — Mohamad Shukor bin Zakariah is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of Penang State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Betong since 2023.
Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah — Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah was born in Yendi and is the daughter of Alhaji Shanni Mahama, who was a former MP for the Yendi Constituency of Ghana and a Deputy Minister for Agriculture in the government of former prime minister K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Zakariah

UK babies named Zakariah (2025)

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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zakariah

Almost certainly the only Zakariah in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

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Famous People Named Zakariah

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day.

Mohamad Shukor Zakariah

Mohamad Shukor bin Zakariah is a Malaysian politician who served as Member of Penang State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Betong since 2023.

Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah

Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah was born in Yendi and is the daughter of Alhaji Shanni Mahama, who was a former MP for the Yendi Constituency of Ghana and a Deputy Minister for Agriculture in the government of former prime minister K.