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Zakariye

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Pronounced za-KAR-ee-yeh /za.ˈkɑr.i.jɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Somali and Arabic form of Zakariyya (Zechariah), the prophet, from the Hebrew root meaning 'God remembers' or 'the Lord has remembered.' A heritage prophet-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Zakariye is a Somali/Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning 'God remembers' (said 'za-KAR-ee-yeh'). A warm heritage prophet-name.

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Origin MediumArabic, Somali

MeaningA Somali and Arabic form of Zakariyya (Zechariah), the prophet, from the Hebrew root meaning 'God remembers' or 'the Lord has remembered.' A heritage prophet-name.

U.S. rank (2025)#10668 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zakariye is a Somali and Arabic spelling of Zakariyya, itself the Arabic form of the Hebrew Zechariah, 'God remembers.' The prophet is honored in the Quran and the Bible, and the name travels widely across Muslim communities. A rooted, reverent choice (said 'za-KAR-ee-yeh').

The many spellings — Zakariya, Zakariyya, Zakariye — reflect its journey across languages. Rooted, spiritual, and enduring.

Did you know? Zakariye carries the name of the prophet Zakariyya (Zechariah), whose meaning — 'God remembers' — runs back through Arabic and Hebrew scripture alike (said 'za-KAR-ee-yeh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Zakariye — Somali/Arabic form of Zakariyya/Zechariah, 'God remembers'

Variations

ZakariyaZakariyyaZakaria

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakariye mean?

Zakariye is a Somali and Arabic form of Zechariah, meaning 'God remembers.'

How do you pronounce Zakariye?

It's said za-KAR-ee-yeh /za.ˈkɑr.i.jɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zakariye a boy or girl name?

Zakariye is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zakariye?

Zakariye is a rare name for boys in the U.S., most familiar within Somali and Muslim families.