Rising since 1985, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Zakariah since 1981
Babies named Zakariah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zakariah's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 28 |
| 1990s | 0 | 146 |
| 2000s | 14 | 256 |
| 2010s | 62 | 306 |
| 2020s | 17 | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Zakariah is a relatively rare name in the United States, first appearing in records in 1981. Its highest rank came in 2021, when it reached its peak popularity. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1985, gradually gaining more attention. Recent data shows it was given to about 1 in every 51,760 baby boys in 2025, placing it at rank 3450. Geographically, it was most common in California among the top states. The name is a variant of the biblical Zechariah, offering a slightly different spelling while retaining the same meaning. Despite its low frequency, Zakariah has carved out a niche as a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Zachariah or Zachary.
Zakariah is an English variant of Zechariah, derived from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' It appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, most notably the father of John the Baptist. The name has been used in various forms across Christian and Jewish cultures, and the spelling Zakariah is a less common modern adaptation.
Where Zakariah is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zak, Zack, Zeke
Sibling names for Zakariah
Names that share Zakariah's style, for a brother or sister.
