Zachariah
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Zachariah is a Hebrew name meaning “the lord has remembered”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Zachariah
Zachariah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning that the lord has remembered. It is composed of the elements zakhar, signifying to remember, and yah, referring to the Hebrew deity. The name appears prominently in Biblical accounts, most notably borne by the prophet Zechariah, whose writings are found in the Old Testament. Its historical significance is derived from this religious foundation, where the name represents divine mindfulness and historical continuity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Zachariah
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Zachariah is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Zachariah
Zachariah is among the Top 54 Trending Boys’ name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Zachariah is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.2K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 3.1K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 12K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 46K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Zachariah ranked #526 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,045 in 2024 — an improvement of 519 places. Zachariah maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #281 in 1998. Its lowest recorded position was #1,591 in 1971. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 373 places (from #899 to #526).
Name StyleMethodology
Zachariah is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 48% of available years and remains active today, averaging 728 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Zachariah
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- Z — Boy Names Starting with Z
- Ends with
- h — Boy Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Zachariah is a four-syllable name that places the primary stress on the third syllable. This name is anchored in biblical prophecy, which informs its Mystical & Ancient quality. Its phonetic length provides a resonant and formal presence.
Middle Names For Zachariah
Middle names used with ZachariahMethodology
Zachariah is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Zachariah Thomas · Zachariah James · Zachariah John · Zachariah Joseph · Zachariah DavidView all 142 boy middle names.
- Total 206 middle names used with Zachariah
- 16 girl middle names used with Zachariah
- 43 unisex middle names used with Zachariah
Middle name suggestions for ZachariahMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zachariah is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Zachariah Daniel · Zachariah Donald · Zachariah Dennis · Zachariah Dillon · Zachariah Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Zachariah
Sound Like Zachariah Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Zachary · Zachery · Zechariah · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Zachariah Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zachariyah · Zechariah · Zacharia · View all 16 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zachary · Xavier · Zane · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Zachariah Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Alexander · Jeremiah · Leonardo · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Zachariah”
Dictionary Meaning of "Zachariah"Methodology
Alternative form of Zechariah
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Zachary or Zechariah
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How to Spell Zachariah in ASL
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