Variant of Zakia/Zakiah, meaning 'pure' or 'righteous' in both Hebrew and Arabic traditions.
Zakayah is a variant of Zakia or Zakiah, meaning pure or righteous in Hebrew and Arabic traditions. That places it within a shared moral and spiritual naming space, where names cross linguistic boundaries while retaining closely related meanings.
The result is a name with a strong ethical center and a clear sense of inherited virtue. In modern use, Zakayah feels uncommon, melodic, and quietly serious. The spelling gives it a fresh, contemporary appearance, but the underlying meaning keeps it grounded in a long tradition of purity and righteousness.
It has the kind of sound that feels both lyrical and anchored. Zakayah suggests integrity with a soft edge.