Zachariah
MeaningGod remembers · Hebrew
- US rank
- #536
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #305 in 1992
558 babies were named Zachariah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 16 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,061 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zachariah, 558 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zachariah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZachariah has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Zachariahs, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1992, when it reached #305.
- Where it's lovedZachariah is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #161, followed by Washington, D.C. (#168) and Indiana (#395). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Zachariah means “God remembers”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zachariah
Zachariah is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “God remembers”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-iah”. US birth records list Zachariah for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 91 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #305 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #536, with 558 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 1890s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1910s | 5.2 | 193,798 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1930s | 2.2 | 460,829 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 1970s | 117 | 8,577 boys |
| 1980s | 269 | 3,723 boys |
| 1990s | 392 | 2,551 boys |
| 2000s | 332 | 3,009 boys |
| 2010s | 353 | 2,832 boys |
| 2020s | 311 | 3,216 boys |
Other spellings of Zachariah
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zachariah
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Zachariah means “God remembers” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Zachariah?
Zachariah has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zachariah a boy or girl name?
Zachariah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zachariah?
Zachariah ranked #536 for US boys in 2025, given to 558 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#305).