Zechariah
Zechariah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪ.ə/
Meaning and origin of Zechariah
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (zəḵaryā, “the Lord has remembered”). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zachariah, Zacharias, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
How popular is Zechariah?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 11,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Zechariah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13689 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #636 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #856 for boys, with 290 babies given the name.
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Zechariah FAQ
What does the name Zechariah mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew זְכַרְיָה (zəḵaryā, “the Lord has remembered”). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zachariah, Zacharias, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
What is the origin of the name Zechariah?
Zechariah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Zechariah?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 11,351 boys in the U.S. have been named Zechariah (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13689 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #636 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #856 for boys, with 290 babies given the name.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 18 girls and 11,351 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.