Zechariah
Zechariah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “The Lord has remembered”, pronounced zek-uh-RY-ah. It ranked #856 in the United States in 2025, given to 285 babies, and peaked at #636 in 2001. Common nicknames: Zech, Zeke, Zach.
How popular is Zechariah 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 Zechariah mean, and where does it come from?
Zechariah is the spelling used for the prophet of the eleventh book of the Twelve, who saw visions of horsemen and a flying scroll and wrote the line about a king coming humble and riding on a donkey. The Hebrew Zekharyah means "the Lord has remembered." It is the same name as Zachariah with a different vowel, and English Bibles use both. American records hold this spelling from 1971; it entered the top thousand in 1986 and peaked in 2001.
How is Zechariah used around the world?
Zechariah 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 Zechariah?
Famous People Named Zechariah
- Zechariah — Hebrew prophet and author of the biblical book that bears his name
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zechariah mean?
Zechariah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord has remembered." Zechariah is the spelling used for the prophet of the eleventh book of the Twelve, who saw visions of horsemen and a flying scroll and wrote the line about a king coming humble and riding on a donkey. The Hebrew Zekharyah means "the Lord has remembered.
How do you pronounce Zechariah?
Zechariah is pronounced zek-uh-RY-ah. Common variations include Zachariah, Zachary, Zekharyah.
Is Zechariah a boy name?
Yes, Zechariah is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zech, Zeke, Zach.