Zechariah
How to say it: zek-uh-RY-uh · /ˌzɛkəˈraɪə/
From Hebrew 'Zekharya' meaning 'God has remembered'; a major biblical prophet and Old Testament book.
Zechariah was the 300th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 285 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 285 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,838 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −18% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #308 |
| In France, 2025 | #103 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zechariah belongs to recent decades and found its height in the 2010s. Remaining close to that height now, it should ease downward soon.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants meet breathy edges across four syllables, giving a strong and biblical impression. Zeke works as a short form, while Josiah shares its style.
Nicknames
- Zech
- Zack
- Zac
- Zeke
Honouring a Zechariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zechariah is about 1 in 119.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #103 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Zechariah
- Zechariah Baumel (1960–1982)American-Israeli soldier in the Israel Defense Forces
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