Remembrance, memory, or recollection
Derived from the Arabic root 'dh-k-r', Zikra refers to the act of remembering or mentioning. In an Islamic context, it is closely related to 'dhikr', the devotional act of remembering God. It carries a spiritual connotation of mindfulness and keeping something sacred in one's heart.
Less common today
Zikra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,797 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
