How Many People Are Named Zakira?
Complete statistics for the name Zakira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zakira, a very rare female name, is held by just 459 people in the US, making up 1 in 719,299 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 95% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 463 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zakira Through the Generations
Zakira, a name that's been around since 1910 but gained traction much later, saw its peak in 2007 with 35 births. Today, it's mostly found among younger generations, with 438 under 30 and only 25 aged between 30 and 60. The name's decline reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, with most people named Zakira being 18 years old on average.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zakira's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zakira
How Many People Have the Name Zakira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 459 people in the United States currently share the name Zakira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 719,299 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zakira a Common or Rare Name?
Zakira 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 Zakira Mean?
Zakira 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 Zakira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zakira Most Popular?
The name Zakira reached peak popularity in 2007, with 35 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 Zakira?
Approximately 459 people named Zakira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 463. That works out to roughly 1 in 719,299 Americans.
Is Zakira a rare name?
Zakira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 719,299 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zakira mean?
Zakira means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zakira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zakira are male and 100% are female.
When was Zakira most popular?
Zakira peaked in 2007 with 35 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.