One who remembers God
Derived from the Arabic root 'dh-k-r', the name refers to a person who constantly remembers and praises God. It is a name deeply rooted in spiritual mindfulness and devotion. In Islamic tradition, it signifies a woman who practices 'dhikr', the devotional act of remembering the Divine.
Less common today
Zaakirah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,445 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).