Zakiy
An Arabic name meaning intelligent, brilliant, or insightful.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zakiy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakiy today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakiy births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakiy. 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 Zakiy with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zakiy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,158
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Zakiy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zakiy from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 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
Zakiy 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 Zakiy 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 Zakiy
Zakiy is a given name with origins in the Arabic language. It is an adjective derived from the root word "zaka," which means purity, righteousness, or integrity. The name can be traced back to the 7th century and the advent of Islam, as it is associated with virtuous qualities highly valued in the Islamic faith.
The name Zakiy is mentioned in several Islamic texts and scriptures, including the Quran and Hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad). It is often used to describe individuals of noble character and moral uprightness. In the Quran, the term "zakiy" is used to refer to individuals who are pure in heart and conduct.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zakiy can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These records document individuals bearing the name, often revered for their knowledge, piety, and contributions to various fields, such as theology, literature, and jurisprudence.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zakiy. One such individual was Zakiy al-Din al-Ansari (1119-1189), a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from Herat, Afghanistan. His teachings and writings on Sufism and Islamic spirituality had a profound influence on the intellectual and religious landscape of his time.
Another prominent figure was Zakiy al-Din al-Razi (1149-1209), a Persian polymath known for his contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and astronomy. His comprehensive work, "Al-Hawi," a medical encyclopedia, was widely regarded as a groundbreaking achievement in the field of medicine during the medieval period.
In the realm of literature, Zakiy al-Din al-Faryabi (1212-1286) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic from Farab, modern-day Kazakhstan. His poetic works, imbued with Sufi themes and mystical undertones, have been widely studied and appreciated for their literary merit and spiritual depth.
The name Zakiy also graced the life of Zakiy al-Din al-Nawawī (1233-1277), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. His contributions to the field of hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad) and Islamic jurisprudence have had a lasting impact on the study and practice of Islamic law.
Lastly, Zakiy al-Din al-Qazwini (1203-1283), a renowned Persian geographer and scholar, is noteworthy for his comprehensive work on geography and cosmography, titled "Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat" (The Wonders of Creation and the Marvels of Existence), which provided valuable insights into the world's geography and natural wonders during his time.
People
Zakiy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakiy 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
Zakiy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakiy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakiy 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zakiy a common name?
We classify Zakiy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zakiy most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakiy was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakiy is about 5 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 Zakiy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakiy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakiy 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 Zakiy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakiy 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 Zakiy 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 share the name Zakiy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.