UK boy's name
Zakeria
Of Arabic origin meaning "virtuous" or "blessed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zakeria is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zakeria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Zakeria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zakeria ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Zakeria.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zakeria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Zakeria mean?
The given name Zakeria has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "zakir," which means "the one who remembers" or "the one who remembers God." The name is believed to have originated during the time of the spread of Islam in the 7th century AD.
Zakeria is a variation of the more common Arabic name Zakaria, which is the Arabic version of the biblical name Zechariah. In the Old Testament, Zechariah was a Hebrew prophet and one of the twelve minor prophets. His name appears in the Book of Zechariah in the Hebrew Bible, where he is credited with writing the book of the same name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zakeria can be found in the works of the renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 AD). Al-Ghazali mentioned a person named Zakeria in his writings, indicating that the name was in use during the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zakeria. One such person was Zakeria Yahya Ibn Mahmud Al-Kazwini (1203-1283 AD), a Persian scholar and geographer who authored the celebrated work "Ajaib al-Makhluqat wa Gharaib al-Mawjudat" (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence).
Another prominent figure was Zakeria ibn Muhammad al-Ansari (1420-1520 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Yemen who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the realm of literature, Zakeria Ali Khan (1770-1836) was a celebrated Urdu poet and scholar from India. He is remembered for his poetic works and his efforts in promoting the Urdu language.
The name Zakeria also gained prominence in the field of politics and government. Zakeria Qureshi (1914-1981) was a prominent Pakistani politician and statesman who served as the Governor of Punjab and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Lastly, Zakeria Yazdani (1925-2005) was an influential Iranian philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy and the study of mysticism.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Zakeria throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zakeria over time
The chart below shows babies named Zakeria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zakeria, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakeria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zakeria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3859 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Zakeria
- Zachary 29,362
- Zak 9,988
- Zain 7,620
- Zac 7,272
- Zack 7,101
- Zakariya 5,447
- Zach 4,754
- Zayn 4,326
- Zachariah 3,234
- Zion 3,141
- Zane 2,818
- Zayd 2,609
FAQ
Zakeria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zakeria in the UK right now?
In 2007, Zakeria was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zakeria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Zakeria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zakeria?
Of Arabic origin meaning "virtuous" or "blessed".
How many people are called Zakeria in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Zakeria across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.