What origin is the name Zaka?

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

Is Zaka a popular name?

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

Yes. Zaka 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.

What are good sister names for Zaka?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Zaka — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Zaka

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zaka

Zaka

Boy

african

2 syllables

Zaka is an african boy's name meaning "A name of Arabic origin used in Africa meaning intelligence, acumen, and purity. It denotes someone with a sharp mind and honest heart.".

With african roots, Zaka is a boy name that means "A name of Arabic origin used in Africa meaning intelligence, acumen, and purity. It denotes someone with a sharp mind and honest heart.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Arabic origin used in Africa meaning intelligence, acumen, and purity. It denotes someone with a sharp mind and honest heart.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Zaka

Very rare in US records

What does Zaka mean?

Zaka is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of Arabic origin used in Africa meaning intelligence, acumen, and purity. It denotes someone with a sharp mind and honest heart.".

Is Zaka a rare name?

Yes. Zaka 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 Zaka

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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