Zachariah is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #350 in 2016 with 133 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 148 births ranking #299. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 92.8%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 2,496 boys born was named Zachariah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Zachariah is a substantial biblical Hebrew name meaning the Lord has remembered. It feels traditional, spiritual, and full of historical depth.
The name comes from the Hebrew Bible and has remained familiar through Jewish and Christian traditions. It offers a fuller, more formal alternative to Zachary while sharing the same strong root.