Zackariah
Zackariah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has remembered.
Origin and history
Zackariah is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Zechariah. It has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a traditional name with a distinct modern spelling. The name continues to be given to dozens of boys in the U.S. each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,350 babies in the United States have been named Zackariah since 1880. It ranks #3360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- TX (42 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- NC (3.6 %)
- MO (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 291 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 375 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Nicknames
Zack, Zac, Zach
Fun facts
- Zackariah is an alternative spelling of Zechariah, incorporating the popular short form 'Zack' directly into the full name.
- The original Hebrew root name is borne by over 30 different individuals mentioned throughout the Bible.