Zachariah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced za-ker-EYE-uh · 4 syllables
Zachariah means “Yahweh has remembered”, from Hebrew and Latin and Greek.
From Hebrew (Z karya, “Yahweh has remembered”) under influence from Latin Zacharias and Koine Greek (Zakharias). Doublet of Zach, Zachary, Zacharias, Zechariah, Zakariya, and Jakariya.
- Meaning
- Yahweh has remembered
- Origin
- Hebrew, Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- za-ker-EYE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #536
- US babies a year
- about 534 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Zachariah?
Zachariah was the #536 name in the US in 2025, given to 558 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #536 |
| England & Wales | #395 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #883 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Zachariah?
Half of US adults named Zachariah are older than 32; most are between 19 and 49. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Zachariah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Jedidiah
- Zechariah
- Thaddaeus
- Zacharias
- Kaleb
- Japheth
- Arik
- Jeramiah
- Dontae
- Khalif
- Jabari
- Saeed
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Questions about Zachariah
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Zachariah means “Yahweh has remembered”. It comes from Hebrew and Latin and Greek.
How do you pronounce Zachariah?
Zachariah is pronounced za-ker-EYE-uh.
How popular is the name Zachariah?
Zachariah was the #536 name in the US in 2025, given to 558 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Zachariah?
Half of US adults named Zachariah are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 49.