Zakariya
4 countries#160 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zakariya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,471 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #345 · peaked in 2020 with 340 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,332 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #160 · peaked in 2021 with 334 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,568 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #357 · peaked in 2020 with 158 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,558 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #1128 · peaked in 2025 with 189 births
Most common in: New York, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
139 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2025 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Zakariya’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #353 | — |
| 2003 | #388 | ↓35 |
| 2004 | #315 | ↑73 |
| 2005 | #349 | ↓34 |
| 2006 | #295 | ↑54 |
| 2007 | #281 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #279 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #268 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #230 | ↑38 |
| 2011 | #253 | ↓23 |
| 2012 | #225 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #222 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #230 | ↓8 |
| 2015 | #211 | ↑19 |
| 2016 | #204 | ↑7 |
| 2017 | #176 | ↑28 |
| 2018 | #194 | ↓18 |
| 2019 | #172 | ↑22 |
| 2020 | #160 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #160 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Zakariya
Is Zakariya a popular name?
Yes — Zakariya currently ranks #160 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Zakariya more common for boys or girls?
Zakariya is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Zakariya most popular?
Zakariya peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 334 recorded births that year.
Is Zakariya rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Zakariya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #938 in 1996 to #160 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Zakariya?
At least 9,597 babies have been recorded with the name Zakariya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Zakariya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zakariya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, France, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zakariya?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Zakariya include Eleazar, Lucius, Ved, Atharv.
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