Zakery

Meaning & origin

Zakery is a variant spelling of Zachary that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. The name experienced its peak usage in 1993, but has been declining in popularity since 1997. Despite its rise in the 1990s, the name has not been recorded in the top 1000 in recent years and has a 1-in-N incidence too low to calculate. Zakery has not been associated with any particular state, as its usage remains relatively rare and scattered. The spelling reflects a modern trend of phonetic respellings, giving a fresh take on a biblical classic. Families choosing Zakery often appreciate its connection to the traditional Zachary while opting for a slightly distinctive spelling.

Zakery is a variant spelling of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zekharyah (זְכַרְיָה), composed of zakhar (to remember) and Yah (God), thus meaning 'the Lord has remembered.' This name appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including a prophet and the father of John the Baptist. The spelling Zakery emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic respelling, gaining modest popularity in the 1990s.