Zechariah
MeaningGod remembers · Hebrew
- US rank
- #855
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #635 in 2001
285 babies were named Zechariah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 69 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,992 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zechariah, 285 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zechariah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZechariah 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 yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #635.
- TrendZechariah has climbed 69 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #855. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZechariah is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #522, followed by Alabama (#525) and Oklahoma (#552). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Zechariah means “God remembers”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zechariah
Zechariah 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 Zechariah for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #635 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #855, with 285 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 | 67,365 boys |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,482 boys |
| 1990s | 109 | 9,158 boys |
| 2000s | 160 | 6,266 boys |
| 2010s | 182 | 5,484 boys |
| 2020s | 147 | 6,800 boys |
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 Zechariah
What does the name Zechariah mean?
Zechariah means “God remembers” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Zechariah?
Zechariah has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zechariah a boy or girl name?
Zechariah is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Zechariah?
Zechariah ranked #855 for US boys in 2025, given to 285 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#635).