What origin is the name Zackariya?

Zackariya comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zackariya a popular name?

Zackariya is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Zackariya?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Zackariya — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Zackariya

Q: Is Zackariya a rare name?

Yes. Zackariya does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zackariya

Zackariya

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Zackariya is an arabic boy's name meaning "An Arabic masculine name meaning the name of a prophet, specifically the father of John the Baptist.".

With arabic roots, Zackariya is a boy name that means "An Arabic masculine name meaning the name of a prophet, specifically the father of John the Baptist.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic masculine name meaning the name of a prophet, specifically the father of John the Baptist.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Zackariya

Very rare in US records

What does Zackariya mean?

Zackariya is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "An Arabic masculine name meaning the name of a prophet, specifically the father of John the Baptist.".

Is Zackariya a rare name?

Yes. Zackariya does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Zackariya

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Zackariya means "An Arabic masculine name meaning the name of a prophet, specifically the father of John the Baptist." — these names share that spirit.