Declining since 1993, #536 for boys today.
Popularity of Zachariah since 1880
Babies named Zachariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 1,901 |
| 1980s | 4,984 |
| 1990s | 7,640 |
| 2000s | 6,631 |
| 2010s | 6,641 |
| 2020s | 3,223 |
Meaning & origin
Zachariah is a biblical name that has maintained steady usage for over a century. First recorded in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1992, when it ranked 536th. As of 2025, the name has been declining since 1993, now given to about 1 in 3,061 boys. Top states for Zachariah include DC, NM, and IN, showing particular favor in diverse regions. The 'Zach' nickname keeps it accessible, while the full form retains a reverent, traditional feel. Though less common than the variant Zechariah, Zachariah remains a recognizable and respected choice in the United States, favored by families seeking a name with deep Hebrew roots and a strong historical presence.
Zachariah is a variant of Zechariah, from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several figures, most notably Zechariah the prophet, author of the Book of Zechariah. In the New Testament, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, the name spelled as Zacharias in some translations. The spelling Zachariah became well established in the English-speaking world through the King James Version, influenced by the Greek Zacharias.
Where Zachariah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zachariah” around the world
Where Zachariah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zach, Zac, Zack, Zak
Sibling names for Zachariah
Names that share Zachariah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, Rachel, Miriam, Neriah, Jazariah, Lazaria, Tabbatha, Adoniah, Auriah, Jehieli, Joniah, Ketzia, Lazariah, Shaliah
Brothers: Nathaniel, Josiah, Gabriel, Benjamin, Samuel, Hezekiah, Asaiah, Gamaliel, Mordecai, Urijah, Zacchaeus, Zephaniah, Zuriel, Azarias, Ezariah, Jebediah, Jediah, Zebadiah, Adonias, Azarius, Jaaziah, Obediah, Uziah, Addiel, Azuriah, Hazaiah, Jemuel, Jeramia, Thaddeaus
Names like Zachariah
Names whose popularity has moved with Zachariah's over the last 50 years.
