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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God remembers / has remembered
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- zek-ah-RY-ah
Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "God remembers" or "has remembered," pronounced zek-ah-RY-ah. If you're weighing it for a son, it carries a clear, rooted meaning without needing embellishment.
Meaning & Origin of Zechariah
Meaning: God remembers / has remembered.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Zechariah
zek-ah-RY-ahIPA /ˌzɛkəˈraɪə/
Popularity of Zechariah
Zechariah peaked at #636 in 2001 with 295 babies given the name, and by 2024 had settled to #900 with 261 — a gentle, gradual decline rather than a sharp drop.
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FAQ
What does the name Zechariah mean?
God remembers / has remembered. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zechariah?
Zechariah is pronounced zek-ah-RY-ah (IPA: /ˌzɛkəˈraɪə/).
Is Zechariah a popular name right now?
Zechariah peaked at #636 in 2001 and is ranked #900 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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