Pure, chaste, and sinless
Derived from the Arabic root z-k-y, this name signifies moral purity and righteousness. It is a feminine form of Zaki and carries connotations of being virtuous and intellectually bright. In Islamic tradition, it is a name that reflects spiritual cleanliness and growth.
Less common today
Zakiyyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,962 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American novelist known for The Other Black Girl
Professional golfer and public speaker
Broadway and television actress
