Zachariah
Zachariah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord has remembered”, pronounced zak-uh-RY-ah. It ranked #538 in the United States in 2025, given to 558 babies, and peaked at #305 in 1992. Common nicknames: Zach, Zack, Ari.
How popular is Zachariah in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Zachariah mean, and where does it come from?
Zachariah is an English spelling of the Hebrew Zekharyah, "the Lord has remembered" — a name carried by a prophet, by a king of Israel and by the father of John the Baptist, who was struck dumb for doubting the angel and wrote the boy's name on a tablet to get his voice back. American records hold it since 1880; it re-entered the top thousand in 1972 and peaked in 1992. Zach, Zack and Zac have all done duty as the short form.
How is Zachariah used around the world?
Zachariah is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Zachariah?
Famous People Named Zachariah
- Zachariah Chandler — American senator and a founder of the Republican Party
- Zachariah Allen — American inventor and industrialist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Zachariah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord has remembered." Zachariah is an English spelling of the Hebrew Zekharyah, "the Lord has remembered" — a name carried by a prophet, by a king of Israel and by the father of John the Baptist, who was struck dumb for doubting the angel and wrote the boy's name on a tablet to get his voice back. American records hold it since 1880; it re-entered the top thousand in 1972 and peaked in 1992.
How do you pronounce Zachariah?
Zachariah is pronounced zak-uh-RY-ah. Common variations include Zechariah, Zachary, Zacarias.
Is Zachariah a boy name?
Yes, Zachariah is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zach, Zack, Ari.