NAME PROFILE
Zakiya
Zakiya is an Arabic name meaning 'intelligent,' 'pure,' or 'bright,' derived from the root word 'z-k-y' which signifies purity and intelligence. It carries a connotation of wisdom and insight, embodying a person who is perceptive and thoughtful.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,339 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 29%CA — 23%GA — 18%FL — 17%NC — 14%
Notable People
Zakiya H. Harris (Author, *What the Fireflies Knew*) · Zakiya A. Wright (Activist, community organizer) · Zakiya J. Wright (Artist and designer) · Zakiya D. (Social media influencer) · Zakiya T. (Poet and writer)
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