Declining since 2000, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Zacheriah since 1977
Babies named Zacheriah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zacheriah's real moment was 2000.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 107 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Zacheriah is a modern variant of the ancient Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning the Lord has remembered. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, and its peak year was 2000, after which it has been declining in use. By 2025, the name ranked 12,008th with a frequency of just 1 in 341,615 births. As a spelling variant, Zacheriah reflects contemporary creative naming patterns, often chosen by parents seeking a distinctive spin on a biblical classic. Its rarity means it avoids any strong regional associations, as it did not appear in any top state lists. The name carries the same prophetic heritage as Zechariah but feels more informal and modern, fitting for families who value traditional meaning with a unique spelling.
Zacheriah is a variant spelling of Zechariah, a Hebrew name from the components 'zakhar' (to remember) and 'Yah' (the Lord). In the Bible, Zechariah is a prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, and the variant Zacheriah emerged as a modern respelling in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zach, Zack, Zeke, Z, Zachy
Sibling names for Zacheriah
Names that share Zacheriah's style, for a brother or sister.
