Zechariah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Zechariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 13 babies have been named Zechariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zechariah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,858 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,858
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Zechariah is also used as a boy name, ranked #902.
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About the Name Zechariah
Zechariah is a girl name .
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name? Zechariah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,858 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #902. Zechariah is more commonly used as a boy name.
Zechariah is currently ranked #14,858 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zechariah include Zec, Zech, Zechy, Zechie, Zecha, Zechay, Zechaie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Riah, and Zey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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