Zakariya, of Arabic origin, means 'remembering God' and signifies divine remembrance. It is derived from the root verb z-k-r, which denotes 'to remember' or 'to commemorate'. This name has a strong association with Islamic faith and culture. It is often used in combination with other names to create compound names like Zakariya ibn Abu Zaid or Zakariya bin Younus. The name Zakariya has been popular among Muslims throughout history, notably as the father of Prophet John (Yahya) in Islamic tradition.
"Zakariya saw a spike in popularity in 2012 with ten births that year. Overall, there were forty-seven babies named Zakariya between 2000 and 2016."