Will my child share the name Zakia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Zakia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zakia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zakia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zakia is declining: down 1,735 places since 2019, to #4,193 in 2024. It peaked at #1,060 in 1999.

Is Zakia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zakia 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 Zakia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zakia

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Zakia is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zakia in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4193

About the Name Zakia

Zakia is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1300 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1060 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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