Zakariyah is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Zachariah which means "remembering God" or "God has remembered". It is believed to have been the name of the father of John the Baptist in the Christian tradition.
In Islam, Zakariyah is considered one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran. He was a contemporary of Moses and a righteous man who prayed for a child in his old age. His wife gave birth to a son named Yahya (John), who later became a prophet himself.
The name Zakariyah has been popular among Muslims throughout history, particularly in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. It has also gained popularity in other parts of the world with significant Muslim populations, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Today, Zakariyah is still a popular choice for parents looking to give their children a name with religious significance and historical importance. Its meaning, "remembering God", serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and devotion in one's life.
The name Zakariyah has been consistently popular in the United States over the past decade and a half, with at least six births occurring each year since 2007.
In 2014 and 2023, the popularity of the name peaked, with 16 babies named Zakariyah born during those years. The lowest number of births recorded for the name was in 2007 and 2021, with only five and six births respectively.
Overall, between 2007 and 2023, there have been a total of 137 babies named Zakariyah born in the United States. This shows that while the popularity of the name may fluctuate from year to year, it remains a widely chosen name for newborns in the country.