How Many People Are Named Zakaria?
Complete statistics for the name Zakaria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakaria is a very rare name, with only 3,197 people living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 103,237. It peaked in 2011 with 175 births and most people named Zakaria are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 4 traditionally represents practicality, stability, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 3,235 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakaria Through the Generations
The name Zakaria has a unique story, being both rare and modern. With just 3,235 total births across all time but 3,197 living individuals, the gap is quite significant, showing a high level of name retention. The peak year of 2011 saw 175 births, indicating a surge in popularity. Most notably, 94% of those named Zakaria are under 30, making it a distinctly contemporary choice. This stability in recent years suggests a growing preference for the name among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakaria's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zakaria
How Many People Have the Name Zakaria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,264 people in the United States currently share the name Zakaria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 262,223 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakaria a Common or Rare Name?
Zakaria is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zakaria in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Zakaria Most Popular?
The name Zakaria reached peak popularity in 2011, with 175 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zakaria?
Approximately 1,264 people named Zakaria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,264. That works out to roughly 1 in 262,223 Americans.
Is Zakaria a rare name?
Zakaria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 262,223 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakaria mean?
The meaning and origin of Zakaria are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Zakaria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Zakaria are male and 14% are female.
When was Zakaria most popular?
Zakaria peaked in 2011 with 175 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.