Sakaria
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "grateful to God".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Sakaria. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sakaria today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sakaria births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sakaria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sakaria with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sakaria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,313
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Sakaria: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sakaria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sakaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sakaria
The name Sakaria has its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the name Zechariah, which means "God has remembered." It traces its roots back to ancient Judea in the Middle East, dating back to around the 6th century BC.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sakaria can be found in the Book of Zechariah, part of the Hebrew Bible. This text, written by the prophet Zechariah, contains visions and prophecies about the future of the Jewish people and the coming of the Messiah.
In the New Testament, the name appears as Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. This biblical figure is described as a priest who lived in the time of King Herod and was struck dumb for his initial disbelief in the angel Gabriel's prophecy about the birth of his son.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sakaria. One of the earliest was Sakaria ben Avkulas (c. 235–300 AD), a Jewish scholar and Talmudic authority who lived in Babylon during the early centuries of the Common Era.
Another prominent figure was Sakaria Kahana Rofe (1556–1617), a Jewish philosopher, physician, and astronomer from Italy who wrote extensively on topics ranging from medicine to mathematics and astronomy.
In the 18th century, Sakaria Toppelius (1734–1821) was a Finnish author and clergyman who published several works on theology and philosophy.
Moving into the modern era, Sakaria Mokine (1892–1975) was a Finnish wrestler who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the lightweight category in 1924.
Finally, Sakaria Tughushi (1913–1988) was a Georgian writer and playwright known for his works exploring rural life and customs in his native country.
While these are just a few examples, the name Sakaria has been borne by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds throughout history, reflecting its ancient Hebrew origins and enduring significance.
People
Sakaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sakaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sakaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sakaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sakaria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Sakaria a common name?
We classify Sakaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sakaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Sakaria was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sakaria is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sakaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sakaria a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sakaria in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sakaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sakaria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sakaria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Sakaria as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.