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Zakiyah Pronunciation

Zakiyah is pronounced zə-KEE-yah /zəˈki.jɑ/High

Meaning: Pure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'High

In 30 seconds: Purity itself, given the -iyah lilt: Zakiyah is Arabic for 'pure and virtuous', a classical name whose root means spiritual cleanliness. Beloved across the Muslim world and Black America alike.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningPure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'

U.S. rank (2024)#3564 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,995

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zakiyah is the feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, righteous', from the root behind zakat, the purifying charity — a classical name across the Arab world and a favorite in African American Muslim communities. The -iyah spelling sits close to the Arabic.

In the U.S. it is uncommon, carrying both devotional weight and melodic ease. Pure at the root, lyrical on the tongue.

Did you know? The Arabic root of Zakiyah — z-k-w — also gives zakat, the obligatory charity that 'purifies' wealth in Islam, making this a name about spiritual cleanliness in every sense.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Zakiyya — etymology

Variations

ZakiyaZakiaZakiyya

Nicknames

ZakiKiya

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is pronounced zə-KEE-yah (/zəˈki.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Zakiyah said aloud.

How do you say Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is said zə-KEE-yah (/zəˈki.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Zakiyah said aloud.

What does the name Zakiyah mean?

Zakiyah is Arabic for 'pure, righteous, virtuous', the feminine of Zaki.

Is Zakiyah a boy or girl name?

Zakiyah is a girl's name; Zaki is the masculine.

How popular is Zakiyah?

Zakiyah is an uncommon name in the U.S. and classic across the Arab world.