Zachariah

At a Glance: Name: Zachariah – Meaning: Hebrew for 'the Lord/Yahweh has remembered'; source of the shortened form Zachary – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: zak-uh-RY-uh

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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-soul 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

Phonetic: zak-uh-RY-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zachariah)

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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