Zachariah is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #544 in 2021 with 540 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 754 births ranking #399. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 24.6%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,237 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.