Zachariah is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #387 in 2001 with 658 recorded births. This places Zachariah in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 754 births ranking #399. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 2,953 boys born was named Zachariah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.