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Zakya

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Pronounced ZAK-yuh /ˈzæk.jə/Medium

Meaning: A shortened spelling of Arabic Zakiyya, from zaki, 'pure; virtuous; innocent'. The trimmed form is modern, which we note; the meaning carries over from the Arabic root.Low

In 30 seconds: Pure and to the point: Zakya carries Arabic Zakiyya, 'pure; virtuous' (said 'ZAK-yuh').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA shortened spelling of Arabic Zakiyya, from zaki, 'pure; virtuous; innocent'. The trimmed form is modern, which we note; the meaning carries over from the Arabic root.
U.S. rank (2024)#13393 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619982024

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

Zakya is a shortened spelling of Arabic Zakiyya, from zaki, 'pure; virtuous; innocent' — a word of praise for character. The trimmed form is a modern convenience, which we note, but the meaning travels intact. Crisp and clear (said 'ZAK-yuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Arabic-rooted, and clean-cut.

Did you know? The Arabic root zaki means pure — clean of heart. Zakiyya is its long form; Zakya is the trim modern spelling that keeps the meaning (said 'ZAK-yuh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Zakya — Arabic Zakiyya, from zaki 'pure; virtuous'

Variations

ZakiyaZakiyyaZakiah

Nicknames

ZakKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zakya mean?

Zakya is a short spelling of Arabic Zakiyya, from zaki — 'pure; virtuous; innocent'.

How do you pronounce Zakya?

It's said ZAK-yuh /ˈzæk.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zakya a boy or girl name?

Zakya is used as a girl's name; the masculine counterpart is Zaki.

How popular is Zakya?

Zakya is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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