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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hebrew for 'the Lord/Yahweh has remembered'; source of the shortened form Zachary
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- zak-uh-RY-uh
Zachariah is a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord/Yahweh has remembered,' and it's the full form behind the more familiar nickname Zachary. It's pronounced zak-uh-RY-uh, and it carries a timeless, classic, vintage feel that sits comfortably among other traditional boy names. If you're drawn to names with clear Hebrew roots and a bit of old-fashioned weight, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Zachariah
Meaning: Hebrew for 'the Lord/Yahweh has remembered'; source of the shortened form Zachary.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zachariah
zak-uh-RY-uhIPA /zækəˈraɪə/
Popularity of Zachariah
Zachariah peaked at #305 in 1992, when 874 baby boys were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #569, with 512 boys named Zachariah that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Zachariah mean?
Hebrew for ‘the Lord/Yahweh has remembered’; source of the shortened form Zachary. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zachariah?
Zachariah is pronounced zak-uh-RY-uh (IPA: /zækəˈraɪə/).
Is Zachariah a popular name right now?
Zachariah peaked at #305 in 1992 and is ranked #569 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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