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Zechariah
BoyHebrew· “God remembers”
- Meaning
- God remembers
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- zeh-kuh-RY-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #856
- US babies 2025
- 285
- Best rank
- #636 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Zechariah
Zechariah is a Hebrew name that means “God remembers”.
Zechariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning God remembers. It is borne by several people in the Hebrew Bible, most notably the prophet whose book is among the twelve minor prophets, and by a king of Israel. In the New Testament Zechariah, often spelled Zacharias, is the priest who becomes the father of John the Baptist. The name has an old, dignified quality and a distinctive sound. Zach, Zeke and Zee are possible nicknames, and Zachariah and Zachary are closely related forms.
Popularity over time
Zechariah first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years, starting in 1986. Its best national rank was #636 in 2001, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 394 were named Zechariah. In 2025, 285 babies were named Zechariah, and it ranked #856 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,203 in 1980, #666 in 2000, #654 in 2010, and #856 in 2025. Of the 11,351 US boys named Zechariah since records began, 30% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,190 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bronson, Canaan, Langston, Branson, and Abdullah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zechariah ranked highest in Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #571 | 9 |
| Mississippi | #617 | 5 |
| Oklahoma | #619 | 7 |
| Georgia | #624 | 17 |
| Maryland | #631 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zechariah is usually pronounced zeh-kuh-RY-uh, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with Z and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Zechariah
A few middle names that flow with Zechariah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zechariah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zechariah mean?
Zechariah is a Hebrew name that means “God remembers”.
What is the origin of the name Zechariah?
Zechariah has Hebrew roots. Zechariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning God remembers.
Is Zechariah a popular name?
Yes. Zechariah ranked #856 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zechariah?
Zechariah is usually pronounced zeh-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