Zechariah

Boy Name #902 Most Popular Steady 4 Syllables

A majestic biblical name meaning God has remembered

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Meaning & Origin

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Language: Aramaic

The Story of Zechariah

Zechariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning Yahweh has remembered. It is the name of no fewer than 30 different people in the Old Testament, making it one of the most common biblical Hebrew names. The most prominent was the prophet Zechariah, whose visions are recorded in one of the Old Testament books. The New Testament Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist.

Zechariah has maintained steady use in devout Jewish and Christian families for centuries. It has seen a modest uptick since 2010 alongside other long biblical names like Elijah and Ezekiel returning to fashion.

In Jewish tradition, Zechariah is deeply revered as a prophet. In Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, both Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth are venerated as saints.

Fun Facts

The Book of Zechariah is one of the longest books among the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament
Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist according to the Gospel of Luke

Zechariah in Other Languages

Greek Zacharias

Arabic Zakariyya

French Zacharie

Hebrew Zekharyah

Spanish Zacarias

Famous People Named Zechariah

Zachary Taylor

Politician

1784

12th President of the United States, bearing a variant of the Zechariah root

Zechariah the Prophet

Religious

Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BCE whose visions are recorded in the Old Testament

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4
Popularity Rank: #902
Total SSA Count: 261
Cultural Origins: Jewish Christian American Ethiopian
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Zech Zack Zak Riah

Pairs Well With

Zechariah James Zechariah Cole Zechariah Thomas Zechariah David Zechariah Elijah Zechariah Ray Zechariah Michael

Sibling Names

Elijah Ezekiel Josiah Isaiah Naomi Miriam Abigail

Also a Girl Name

Zechariah is also used as a girl name, ranked #14858.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zechariah

What does the name Zechariah mean?

"God has remembered" (from Hebrew). "remembered by Yahweh" (from Biblical Hebrew). Zechariah comes from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning Yahweh has remembered. It is the name of no fewer than 30 different people in the Old Testament, making it one of the most common biblical Hebrew names. The most prominent was the prophet Zechariah, whose visions are recorded in one of the Old Testament books. The New Testament Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist.

What is the origin of the name Zechariah?

Zechariah has Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Jewish, Christian, American, and Ethiopian origins. In Hebrew, it means "God has remembered". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "remembered by Yahweh".

Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?

Zechariah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #902. As a girl name, it is ranked #14858. Zechariah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Zechariah?

Zechariah is currently ranked #902 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Zechariah?

Common nicknames for Zechariah include Zech, Zack, Zak, and Riah.

What are good middle names for Zechariah?

Popular middle name pairings include Zechariah James, Zechariah Cole, Zechariah Thomas, Zechariah David, Zechariah Elijah, Zechariah Ray, and Zechariah Michael.

What are good sibling names for Zechariah?

Names that pair well with Zechariah as siblings include Elijah, Ezekiel, Josiah, Isaiah, Naomi, Miriam, and Abigail.

How many syllables does Zechariah have?

Zechariah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Zechariah a common or rare name?

Zechariah is moderately common, ranked #902 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Zechariah

Zechariah is a boy name with Jewish, Christian, American, and Ethiopian origins . The name means "God has remembered" in Hebrew .

Is Zechariah a boy or girl name? Zechariah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #902 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,858. Zechariah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Zechariah is currently ranked #902 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Zechariah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Zechariah include Zech, Zack, Zak, and Riah. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.