Zakaria
boy name#1520 in 2025Zakaria entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #1256 in 2017, ranks #1520 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1980–2025
#1520
rank today
#1256
peak (2017)
114
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5421 |
| 1990s | #2963 |
| 2000s | #1771 |
| 2010s | #1457 |
| 2020s | #1597 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zakaria has been most popular in Minnesota, New York, California.
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Zakaria are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zakaria is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zakaria in 2025?
- Zakaria ranks #1520 among US boy names in 2025, with 114 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zakaria most popular?
- Zakaria peaked in 2017, reaching #1256 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zakaria with classmates?
- Zakaria will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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