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Zakirah

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Pronounced zah-KEE-rah /zɑˈkiː.rə/Medium

Meaning: The feminine of the Arabic Zakir, from dhikr ('remembrance'), 'one who remembers and praises God.' A devout, dignified virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Arabic name: Zakirah means 'one who remembers and praises God' (said 'zah-KEE-rah'). Dignified and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningThe feminine of the Arabic Zakir, from dhikr ('remembrance'), 'one who remembers and praises God.' A devout, dignified virtue name.
U.S. rank (2023)#17537 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119952023

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

Zakirah comes from the Arabic dhikr, 'remembrance,' giving 'one who remembers and praises God.' It reads devout and dignified - rare in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families (said 'zah-KEE-rah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, devout, and dignified.

Did you know? Zakirah is the feminine of Zakir, from the Arabic dhikr ('remembrance') - 'one who remembers and praises God,' a name carried with respect in Muslim families (said 'zah-KEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Zakirah — Arabic; fem. of Zakir; dhikr 'remembrance'; 'remembers/praises God'

Variations

ZakiraZakiyaThakirah

Nicknames

ZakiKira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakirah mean?

Zakirah is Arabic, the feminine of Zakir (from dhikr), 'one who remembers and praises God.'

How do you pronounce Zakirah?

It's said zah-KEE-rah /zɑˈkiː.rə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zakirah a boy or girl name?

Zakirah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zakirah?

Zakirah is extremely rare in the U.S.

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