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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KAR-ee-ah //zəˈkɑːriə//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God remembers'; Arabic: 'to remember'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zacaria has its roots in the Hebrew name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), which means "Yahweh has remembered." This name is derived from the elements "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God. The name Zechariah appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is borne by several figures, including a prophet and a priest, notably in the Book of Zechariah, which is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets.
The name was later adapted into Greek as Zacharias (Ζαχαρίας) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias, before making its way into Old French as Zacharie, and eventually into English as Zachary. Throughout history, the name has been associated with various significant figures.
In the New Testament, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, a pivotal character in Christian tradition. The name's biblical connections contributed to its enduring presence in Christian communities, particularly during the Middle Ages when biblical names were favored.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's prominence in English-speaking cultures, as it retained the original forms and meanings from earlier translations. Culturally, the name Zacaria and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing divine remembrance and favor.
The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Zara or Zakiya emerging in some contexts. The name's historical significance and its association with religious themes have allowed it to resonate across generations, maintaining a presence in both religious and secular naming practices.
Famous people named Zacaria
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacaria was first seen in the United States in 2000.
Zacaria has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Zacaria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zacaria is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zacaria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zacaria (2011)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zacaria.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |