Pure, chaste, or full of virtue
Zakia is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'z-k-y', which relates to purity and growth. In Islamic tradition, it carries connotations of being sinless or intellectually bright. It is a name that suggests both moral integrity and a sharp, clear mind.
Less common today
Zakia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,262 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Minister of Finance in Tanzania
Belgian federal minister and prominent environmentalist
Tanzanian long-distance runner and Olympian
