Zechariah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ehch-ahr-ee-ahh
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God

Zechariah is a theophoric masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God/YHWH remembers. " It comes from the Hebrew root זכר, meaning to remember, and *yah*, one of the names of the God of Israel. The name has significant religious connotations, being mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah. Over time, the name has evolved with various spellings and diminutives, such as Zac, and Zack. Despite its ancient origins, Zechariah remains a unique and meaningful name, reflecting its historical and biblical significance.

Zechariah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zechariah is currently #1130 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Zechariah is currently #516 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zechariah is currently #544 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Zechariah is currently #260 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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