Zacariah
Boy name · Hebrew · Portuguese · Spanish
MeaningGod remembers · English form of Zechariah
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,162 in 1999
10 babies were named Zacariah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 645 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zacariah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zacariah, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zacariah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZacariah first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #4,162.
- TrendZacariah has slipped 645 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningZacariah is an English form of Zechariah, which means “God remembers”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Portuguese and Spanish roots.
About the name Zacariah
Zacariah is a boy name of Hebrew, Portuguese and Spanish origin meaning “God remembers”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Zacariah for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 44 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #4,162 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesPortuguese namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 1990s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 2000s | 6.9 | 144,092 boys |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 168,350 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
Other spellings of Zacariah
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Zacariah
What does the name Zacariah mean?
Zacariah means “God remembers” in English, as a form of Zechariah.
What is the origin of the name Zacariah?
Zacariah has Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Zacariah a boy or girl name?
Zacariah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zacariah?
Zacariah ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#4,162).