Rising since 2001, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Zekiah since 1999
Babies named Zekiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 9 |
| 2000s | 67 | 78 |
| 2010s | 10 | 130 |
| 2020s | 12 | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Zekiah first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1999, making it a relatively new addition to the baby name pool. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2001, reflecting the broader appeal of names with a strong 'Z' sound and a biblical-style suffix. In 2025, it ranked 4707 and occurred at a rate of 1 in 81,337 births. The peak year so far was 2021, suggesting that while still rare, Zekiah has found a small but growing audience among parents seeking distinctive, modern-sounding names. Though its origins are not definitively recorded, Zekiah fits comfortably alongside other creative coinages that echo traditional Hebrew roots without direct historical precedent.
Zekiah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may have been formed by blending the popular 'Z' initial with the '-iah' suffix found in many biblical names. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of Zechariah or a creative extension of the nickname Zeke. Its rise in the 2000s and 2010s aligns with trends for unique, invented names with a biblical sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zeke
Sibling names for Zekiah
Names that share Zekiah's style, for a brother or sister.
