Will my child share the name Zikra with classmates?

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

Is Zikra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zikra is declining: down 1,752 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,391 in 2008.

Is Zikra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Zikra 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 Zikra a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Zikra is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zikra in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Zikra

Zikra has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1247 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1391 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

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