Pure or innocent
Zakaiya is a modern variation of the Arabic name Zakiyya. It carries the connotation of being virtuous, untainted, and spiritually pure. While rare in the United States, it follows the popular trend of adding a 'y' or 'a' suffix to traditional roots to create a unique phonetic profile.
Less common today
Zakaiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,853 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
