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Zachariah
BoyHebrew· “the Lord remembers”
- Meaning
- the Lord remembers
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- za-kuh-RY-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #538
- US babies 2025
- 558
- Best rank
- #305 (1992)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Zachariah
Zachariah is a Hebrew name that means “the Lord remembers”.
Zachariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning Yahweh remembers. Several figures in the Bible bear the name, including a king of Israel, and the related forms Zechariah and Zacharias include the prophet whose book appears in the Hebrew Bible and the father of John the Baptist in the Gospel of Luke. English speakers have used several spellings over the centuries, and Zachariah is one of the fuller forms. It has a strong biblical heritage and an appealing rhythm. Zach and Zack are the usual nicknames, and Zeke is sometimes used as well.
Popularity over time
Zachariah has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 54 different years, starting in 1972. Its best national rank was #305 in 1992, the same year it reached its highest count of 874 babies. In 2025, 558 babies were named Zachariah, and it ranked #538 nationally. That is 25% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #403 in 1980, #374 in 2000, #445 in 2010, and #538 in 2025. Of the 31,238 US boys named Zachariah since records began, 24% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,641 babies. Since 2010, 9,864 more have been named Zachariah.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Denzel, Salvador, Stefan, Jordon, and Demetrius.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zachariah ranked highest in New Mexico, District of Columbia, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #178 | 12 |
| District of Columbia | #206 | 5 |
| California | #408 | 82 |
| Indiana | #410 | 18 |
| Washington | #423 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zachariah is usually pronounced za-kuh-RY-uh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with Z and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Zachariah
A few middle names that flow with Zachariah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zachariah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Zachariah is a Hebrew name that means “the Lord remembers”.
What is the origin of the name Zachariah?
Zachariah has Hebrew roots. Zachariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning Yahweh remembers.
Is Zachariah a popular name?
Yes. Zachariah ranked #538 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Zachariah a boy or girl name?
Zachariah is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zachariah?
Zachariah is usually pronounced za-kuh-RY-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings