UK girl's name
Zakirah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "she who remembers" or "she who commemorates".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zakirah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zakirah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 13 births.
This profile covers 85 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2004 to 2021. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Zakirah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zakirah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 13 girls were registered as Zakirah.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zakirah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
13 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Zakirah mean?
The name Zakirah has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "zakir," which means "one who remembers" or "one who commemorates." It is a feminine form of the name and is often associated with the concept of remembrance and recollection.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zakirah can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic golden age. It was a popular name among Arab Muslims, who believed in the importance of remembering and honoring the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Zakirah was Zakirah bint Amir, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century. She was renowned for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the development of the Arabic language.
Another notable figure with the name Zakirah was Zakirah al-Baghdadi, a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her deep spiritual insights and her teachings on the mystical aspects of Islam.
In the 13th century, Zakirah bint al-Muhadhdhib, a renowned calligrapher and artist, gained recognition for her exceptional skills in calligraphy and illumination of manuscripts. Her works were highly prized and sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts.
During the 16th century, Zakirah al-Ansari was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire. She was a respected scholar and educator who established several schools and educational institutions, promoting the pursuit of knowledge and education among women.
In more recent history, Zakirah Karahmet was a celebrated Bosnian author and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of her people during the turbulent times of the Balkan region.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance associated with the name Zakirah, which has been carried by notable figures throughout various eras and cultures, reflecting its timeless appeal and profound meaning rooted in the concept of remembrance and commemoration.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zakirah over time
The chart below shows babies named Zakirah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Zakirah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakirah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zakirah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5537 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3358 | 51 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3865 | 28 | 6 |
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- Zofia 2,773
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FAQ
Zakirah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zakirah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Zakirah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Zakirah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 13 babies registered as Zakirah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zakirah?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "she who remembers" or "she who commemorates".
How many people are called Zakirah in the UK?
A total of 85 babies have been registered as Zakirah across the 15 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.