Zecharia

Meaning & origin

Zecharia is a variant of Zechariah, a biblical name meaning 'God has remembered.' It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1999, but it has always remained uncommon. Its peak use came as recently as 2023, suggesting a slow but steady interest among parents seeking a distinctive biblical name. In 2025, the name ranked 7194, with approximately 1 in 155280 boys given the name. Despite its rarity, the name is stable in usage, neither declining nor surging dramatically. While Zecharia does not rank among the top names in any single state, its overall trajectory reflects modest but persistent appeal, particularly among families looking for a variant of the more familiar Zechariah.

Zecharia is a variant of Zechariah, from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' It is borne by a minor prophet in the Old Testament, who authored the Book of Zechariah. The name has been used among Jews and Christians for centuries, though Zecharia represents a modern spelling simplification.