How Many People Are Named Zakariya?
Complete statistics for the name Zakariya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakariya is a very rare name, with only 2,343 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 140,815 Americans. Most are young, with 97% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 11 is traditionally associated with spiritual awareness and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 2,368 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakariya Through the Generations
Zakariya has seen a rise in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 169 babies named Zakariya. Despite having been born in the US for over two thousand years, the name remains quite uncommon, with far fewer people alive now compared to those born with it. The majority of those named Zakariya are under 30, indicating a modern, newer-generation name. This contrasts sharply with the small number of older individuals, suggesting a recent surge in its usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakariya's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zakariya
How Many People Have the Name Zakariya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,343 people in the United States currently share the name Zakariya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 140,815 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakariya a Common or Rare Name?
Zakariya 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 Zakariya in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Zakariya Most Popular?
The name Zakariya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 169 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Zakariya?
Approximately 2,343 people named Zakariya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,368. That works out to roughly 1 in 140,815 Americans.
Is Zakariya a rare name?
Zakariya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 140,815 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakariya mean?
The meaning and origin of Zakariya are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Zakariya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Zakariya are male and 2% are female.
When was Zakariya most popular?
Zakariya peaked in 2024 with 169 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.