Declining since 2009, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Zackariah since 1973
Babies named Zackariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 291 |
| 2000s | 394 |
| 2010s | 375 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Zackariah is a variant spelling of Zechariah, a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and reached its peak rank of 4396 in 2010, when it was given to roughly 1 in 74,264 boys. Since 2009, its use has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from less common biblical spellings. Unlike more popular forms such as Zachary, Zackariah remains rare, never cracking the top 1000. Its top states are not concentrated regionally, suggesting scattered use across the country. The name carries a strong biblical heritage, with ties to the father of John the Baptist, and offers the familiar nickname Zack.
Zackariah is a variant of Zechariah, a Hebrew name derived from זכריה (Zekharyah), meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' The name appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including the father of John the Baptist. This spelling gained some use in the United States from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zack, Zach, Z
Sibling names for Zackariah
Names that share Zackariah's style, for a brother or sister.
