Zechariah

Boy's name

Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh remembers." It is derived from the Hebrew name זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), composed of זָכַר (zakhar) and יָה (Yah).

Meaning God remembers
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 261 Falling
Peak year 2015

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Names Starting With Z

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Zechariah - Biblical prophet who wrote the Book of Zechariah.

Brothers for Zechariah

Boy names closely related to Zechariah

Josiah Alijah Jeremiah Jesiah Christian Zachariah Kristopher Elijah

Sisters for Zechariah

Girl names closely related to Zechariah

Alani Jenesis Lailah Melani Ally Neveah Maria Heavenly

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Zechariah

Zachariah Zachary Zachery Zack Zackary Zackery

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