Zachariah
Zachariah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zachariah
- A male given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Zechariah and Zachary.
Etymology
From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (Zəḵaryā, “Yahweh has remembered”) under influence from Latin Zacharias and Koine Greek Ζαχαρίας (Zakharías). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zacharias, Zechariah, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
How popular is Zachariah?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 31,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Zachariah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9012 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #538 for boys, with 558 babies given the name.
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Zachariah FAQ
What does the name Zachariah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Zechariah and Zachary. From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (Zəḵaryā, “Yahweh has remembered”) under influence from Latin Zacharias and Koine Greek Ζαχαρίας (Zakharías). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zacharias, Zechariah, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
What is the origin of the name Zachariah?
Zachariah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zachariah?
Since 1880, 37 girls and 31,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Zachariah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9012 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #305 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #538 for boys, with 558 babies given the name.
Is Zachariah a boy or girl name?
Zachariah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 37 girls and 31,238 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.