Zakeya is of African origin, specifically from the Swahili culture. It's a unisex name, although it's more commonly used for girls. The name Zakeya means "the wise one" in Swahili. In some cultures, it may also be associated with the Arabic name Zakiya, which means "pure" or "chaste". The name is often shortened to Zak or Yaya. It has a unique sound and can add an exotic touch to a list of names.
"Zakeya experienced peak popularity with 26 births in 1999, followed by another high of 17 births in both 1998 and 2000. However, it has since declined, with only 5 or 6 births annually from 2010 onwards."