Zakiyah
Every Zakiyah since 1976 — 2,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zakiyah
Zakiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,777 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,042 American babies have been named Zakiyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zakiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zakiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,777 | — | — |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,574 | 7 | #10,917 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,045 | — | — |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,072 | — | — |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,849 | — | — |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,889 | — | — |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,290 | — | — |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,220 | — | — |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,538 | — | — |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,407 | — | — |
| 2014 | 74 | #2,467 | — | — |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,659 | — | — |
| 2012 | 85 | #2,231 | — | — |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,123 | — | — |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,273 | — | — |
| 2009 | 99 | #2,074 | — | — |
| 2008 | 108 | #1,965 | — | — |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,115 | — | — |
| 2006 | 94 | #2,097 | — | — |
| 2005 | 71 | #2,481 | — | — |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,369 | — | — |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,839 | — | — |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,013 | — | — |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,697 | — | — |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,815 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #7,037 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,130 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,492 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zakiyah in 2025?
Zakiyah ranked #3,777 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zakiyah?
2,042 babies have been named Zakiyah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zakiyah most popular?
Zakiyah peaked in 2008, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Zakiyah a boy or girl name?
Zakiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zakiyah rising or falling?
Zakiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.