How Many People Are Named Zakia?
Complete statistics for the name Zakia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,694 people in the US today, making up 1 in 194,844 Americans. The majority of those named Zakia are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite its peak popularity back in 1975.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,730 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakia Through the Generations
Zakia's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1975 when 88 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by younger individuals, with 848 under 30 years old, compared to 882 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that while Zakia remains relatively uncommon, it's gaining traction among younger parents, positioning itself as a fresh take on a classic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zakia
How Many People Have the Name Zakia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,694 people in the United States currently share the name Zakia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 194,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakia a Common or Rare Name?
Zakia 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.
What Does the Name Zakia Mean?
Zakia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zakia in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Zakia Most Popular?
The name Zakia reached peak popularity in 1975, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Zakia?
Approximately 1,694 people named Zakia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,730. That works out to roughly 1 in 194,844 Americans.
Is Zakia a rare name?
Zakia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 194,844 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakia mean?
Zakia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zakia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Zakia are male and 99% are female.
When was Zakia most popular?
Zakia peaked in 1975 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.