Pure or God has remembered
The name Zakaya is likely a modern feminine variant of the Hebrew name Zakai, meaning pure, or a variation of Zechariah, meaning God has remembered. It combines a sharp, contemporary sound with ancient linguistic roots, often used as a unique alternative to names like Maya or Zaya.
Less common today
Zakaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,101 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
