Zakariya, also spelled Zakari, is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the Basque name Zakarias, which comes from Zechariah. Zakariya translates to 'God remembers'or 'Yahweh has remembered. ', including the Torah, Qur'and the Christian New Testament. Zakariya is the father of John the Baptist, making it a name deeply rooted in faith and biblical history. The name has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly in the United States, where it is currently ranked #2031 in overall births and #1024 in boy names.
