Zakera
An Arabic name meaning "grateful" or "remembering".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Zakera. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zakera today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakera births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakera. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zakera. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,528
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Zakera: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zakera from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakera 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 Zakera during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakera
The name Zakera has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Arabic word "zakara," which means "to remember" or "to mention." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were deemed as having exceptional memory or being worthy of remembrance.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Zakera can be found in ancient Arabic texts from the 8th century. During this time, the Islamic Golden Age was flourishing, and scholars and intellectuals from various fields were making significant contributions to knowledge and literature.
In the 10th century, a famous Arabic poet named Zakera Ibn Abi Al-Fath lived in Cordoba, Spain. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his intricate poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Several centuries later, in the 16th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian named Zakera Al-Ansari authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. His teachings and writings were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Zakera Al-Jazairi, an Algerian revolutionary and military leader who played a pivotal role in the resistance against French colonial rule in Algeria. His fearless leadership and unwavering determination inspired many to take up arms in the fight for Algerian independence.
In more recent times, Zakera Rashid, born in 1958, is a renowned Bangladeshi writer and academic. She has published numerous books and articles on topics ranging from literature to women's rights, making significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural landscape of her country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zakera. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and culture, its meaning and significance have transcended geographical boundaries, inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and leaving an indelible mark on various fields of human endeavor.
People
Zakera + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakera as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zakera: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakera?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakera 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Zakera a common name?
We classify Zakera as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zakera most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakera was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakera is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zakera a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakera in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.