What does the name Zechariah mean?

The name Zechariah means "God remembers".

What is the origin of the name Zechariah?

Zechariah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Zechariah?

In 2023, 261 babies were named Zechariah in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Zechariah a boy's name?

Yes, Zechariah is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Zechariah

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Births Last Year: 261 ↘

All-Time Total: 11,059

Peak Year: 2015

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

Notable Namesakes

Zechariah - Biblical prophet who wrote the Book of Zechariah.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Zechariah

Josiah Alijah Jeremiah Jesiah Christian Zachariah Kristopher Elijah

Complementary Names / Sisters

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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