"Yahweh remembers"
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A biblical name meaning God has remembered
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Zackariah is a variant spelling of Zechariah (also spelled Zachariah), from the Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or Yahweh remembers. It was the name of a Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Zechariah in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament it is the name of the father of John the Baptist. The Zackariah spelling is a creative modern variation.
Biblical names like Zechariah and Zachariah have maintained steady use in Christian and Jewish communities. The modern nickname-friendly form Zachary rose to mainstream popularity in the late 20th century, peaking in the 1990s.
Zechariah holds deep significance in both Jewish and Christian traditions. In the Hebrew Bible he was a prophet; in the New Testament he was the father of John the Baptist, who lost his voice until his son was born. The name represents divine remembrance and covenant faithfulness.
Historical Record
Zackariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 1,326 babies have been named Zackariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zackariah is past its peak , currently ranked #4,978 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Zechariah appears in both the Old and New Testaments, making it one of the most scripturally significant names
- US President Zachary Taylor was named Zachary, a diminutive of the same root name
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Famous People Named Zackariah
Zach Galifianakis
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1969
American comedian and actor known for The Hangover trilogy and Between Two Ferns
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12th President of the United States, career military officer and Mexican-American War hero
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Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Zechariah in the Old Testament
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #4,978
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Zackariah
Zackariah is a boy name with English, American, Christian, and Jewish origins . The name means "Yahweh remembers" in Hebrew .
Zackariah is currently ranked #4,978 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Zackariah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Zackariah include Zack, Zac, and Zach. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Zackariah include Zack, Zackary, Zackery . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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