Will my child share the name Zakiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Zakiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zakiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zakiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zakiya is declining: down 1,100 places since 2018, to #3,599 in 2023. It peaked at #1,305 in 2001.

Is Zakiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zakiya 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 Zakiya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zakiya

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Zakiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #3599 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Zakiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Zakiya

Zakiya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 402 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1305 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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