Zacharia
MeaningGod remembers · Hebrew form of Zachariah
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,516 in 1989
17 babies were named Zacharia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 358 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zacharia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zacharia, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zacharia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZacharia first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1989, when it ranked #1,516. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowZacharia was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,088 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendZacharia has slipped 358 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningZacharia is a Hebrew form of Zachariah, which means “God remembers”. Our records link it to German and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zacharia
Zacharia is a boy name of German and Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Zacharia for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #1,516 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:German namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.9 | 112,923 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 60,716 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,511 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,528 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 72,886 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 115,163 boys |
Other spellings of Zacharia
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Zacharia
What does the name Zacharia mean?
Zacharia means “God remembers” in Hebrew, as a form of Zachariah.
What is the origin of the name Zacharia?
Zacharia has German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Zacharia a boy or girl name?
Zacharia is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zacharia?
Zacharia ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#1,516).