"Yahweh remembers"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Zackariah
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A biblical name meaning God has remembered
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The Story of Zackariah
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
Zackariah in Other Languages
Greek
Ζαχαρίας
Arabic
زكريا
French
Zacharie
Hebrew
זְכַרְיָה
Spanish
Zacarías
Popularity Over Time
#4,978
Current Rank
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Peaked 1993
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Zackariah
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Zach Galifianakis
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1969
American comedian and actor known for The Hangover trilogy and Between Two Ferns
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Zachary Taylor
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1784
12th President of the United States, career military officer and Mexican-American War hero
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Zechariah (Hebrew prophet)
Religious
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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Common Nicknames
Zack
Zac
Zach
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zackariah
What does the name Zackariah mean?
"Yahweh remembers" (from Hebrew). 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.
What is the origin of the name Zackariah?
Zackariah has Hebrew, English, American, Christian, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "Yahweh remembers".
Is Zackariah a boy or girl name?
Zackariah is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zackariah?
Zackariah is currently ranked #4978 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zackariah?
Common nicknames for Zackariah include Zack, Zac, and Zach.
What are good middle names for Zackariah?
Popular middle name pairings include Zackariah James, Zackariah Lee, Zackariah Thomas, Zackariah Allen, Zackariah Paul, and Zackariah Daniel.
What are good sibling names for Zackariah?
Names that pair well with Zackariah as siblings include Elijah, Isaiah, Josiah, Micah, Miriam, and Naomi.
How many syllables does Zackariah have?
Zackariah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Zackariah a common or rare name?
Zackariah is an uncommon name, ranked #4978 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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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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