Zakiya
Every Zakiya since 1972 — 3,339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakiya
Zakiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,264 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 3,339 American babies have been named Zakiya. Its peak came in 1997, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zakiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,264 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,890 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,910 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,700 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,434 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,166 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,071 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,072 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,386 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,965 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,589 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,077 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,625 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,209 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,237 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,166 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,825 |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,183 |
| 2007 | 99 | #2,069 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,864 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1,766 |
| 2004 | 75 | #2,325 |
| 2003 | 88 | #2,047 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1,694 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,994 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,844 |
| 1995 | 75 | #1,879 |
| 1990 | 63 | #2,099 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,600 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,804 |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,195 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakiya in 2025?
Zakiya ranked #4,264 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakiya?
3,339 babies have been named Zakiya in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakiya most popular?
Zakiya peaked in 1997, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Zakiya a boy or girl name?
Zakiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakiya rising or falling?
Zakiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.