"God has remembered"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Zacharia
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An ancient name meaning 'God has remembered' across three faiths
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Meaning & Origin
"remembered by the Lord"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Zacharia
Zacharia is a variant of Zechariah, from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah,' composed of 'zakar' (to remember) and 'Yah' (the divine name), meaning 'God has remembered.' It is both a prophetic name in the Hebrew Bible — Zechariah wrote one of the twelve minor prophetic books — and a New Testament name, borne by the father of John the Baptist. In Islam, Zakariyya is a prophet in the Quran, the father of Yahya (John). The name unites the three great Abrahamic faiths in a single powerful syllable.
Zachary dominated American popularity charts in the 1980s-1990s. The fuller, more ancient Zacharia and Zechariah have been rising in recent years as parents rediscover biblical names with spiritual weight and historical depth — a trend toward meaningful names with centuries of presence.
Zacharia/Zechariah holds a rare distinction: it is sacred in Judaism (a prophetic book of the Hebrew Bible), Christianity (father of John the Baptist in Luke 1), and Islam (prophet Zakariyya, father of Yahya in the Quran). Naming a child Zacharia is a choice that echoes across all three Abrahamic traditions.
Historical Record
Zacharia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,719 babies have been named Zacharia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zacharia is past its peak , currently ranked #6,535 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Book of Zechariah contains prophetic visions about a future messianic age, making it one of the most cited Old Testament books in the New Testament
- Zechariah is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant traditions on September 5
- The name has been used continuously for over 2,700 years, from the time of the Hebrew Bible to the present day
Zacharia in Other Languages
Greek
Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias)
Latin
Zacharias
Arabic
زكريا (Zakariyya)
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah)
Spanish
Zacarías
Popularity Over Time
#6,535
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
Peaked 1989
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Zacharia
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Zachary Taylor
Politician
1784
12th President of the United States and decorated Mexican-American War general
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Zechariah (the Prophet)
Religious
Old Testament prophet with a book of the Hebrew Bible named for him, active around 520 BCE
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Zechariah (father of John the Baptist)
Religious
New Testament priest and father of John the Baptist, husband of Elizabeth, in the Gospel of Luke
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #6,535
- Total SSA Count
- 13
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Christian Islamic American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Zach
Zak
Kari
Zac
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zacharia
What does the name Zacharia mean?
"God has remembered" (from Hebrew). "remembered by the Lord" (from Hebrew). Zacharia is a variant of Zechariah, from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah,' composed of 'zakar' (to remember) and 'Yah' (the divine name), meaning 'God has remembered.' It is both a prophetic name in the Hebrew Bible — Zechariah wrote one of the twelve minor prophetic books — and a New Testament name, borne by the father of John the Baptist. In Islam, Zakariyya is a prophet in the Quran, the father of Yahya (John). The name unites the three great Abrahamic faiths in a single powerful syllable.
What is the origin of the name Zacharia?
Zacharia has Hebrew, Christian, Islamic, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "God has remembered". In Hebrew, it means "remembered by the Lord".
Is Zacharia a boy or girl name?
Zacharia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6535. As a girl name, it is ranked #51630. Zacharia is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zacharia?
Zacharia is currently ranked #6535 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zacharia?
Common nicknames for Zacharia include Zach, Zak, Kari, and Zac.
What are good middle names for Zacharia?
Popular middle name pairings include Zacharia James, Zacharia Michael, Zacharia David, Zacharia Thomas, Zacharia Paul, Zacharia Luke, and Zacharia Elias.
What are good sibling names for Zacharia?
Names that pair well with Zacharia as siblings include Elijah, Ezra, Miriam, Naomi, Isaiah, Hannah, and Malachi.
How many syllables does Zacharia have?
Zacharia has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zacharia a common or rare name?
Zacharia is an uncommon name, ranked #6535 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Zacharia
Zacharia is a boy name with Hebrew, Christian, Islamic, and American origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .
Is Zacharia a boy or girl name? Zacharia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,535 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,630. Zacharia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zacharia is currently ranked #6,535 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zacharia has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zacharia include Zach, Zak, Kari, and Zac. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zacharia include Zachary, Zachariah, Zach, Zachery, Zacharias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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