Zachariah
How to say it: zak-uh-RY-uh · /ˌzækəˈraɪə/
From Hebrew 'Zekharyah' meaning God has remembered. Biblical prophet and Old Testament figure.
Zachariah was the 300th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 558 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 18% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #308 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #300 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 558 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,838 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #308 |
| In France, 2025 | #103 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Zachariah was at its fullest in the 1990s. Close to that high still, it is likely to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Full and resonant in four beats with crisp and breathy sounds and a strong biblical character. Zach is the usual short form, and Isaiah harmonizes in style.
Nicknames
- Zach
- Zack
- Zak
- Zac
Honouring a Zachariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zachariah is about 1 in 119.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #103 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #347.
Famous people named Zachariah
- Zachariah Chandler (1813–1879)American politician
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