Zacariah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KAR-ee-uh /zəˈkɛrɪə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'The Lord has remembered'; English: variant of Zachariah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zacariah has its roots in the Hebrew name זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), which translates to "Yahweh has remembered." This name is composed of two elements: "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and then into Latin as Zacharias before being adopted into Old French and eventually entering the English language as Zacariah or Zachariah.
Historically, the name Zacariah is associated with several notable figures in the Bible, including the prophet Zechariah, who is recognized for his prophetic visions and messages during the post-exilic period around the 6th century BCE. His writings form part of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
The name also appears in the New Testament, where Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, a significant figure in Christian tradition. The King James Bible, published in 1611, helped to popularize the name in English-speaking contexts, as it included references to both Old and New Testament figures bearing the name.
Culturally, Zacariah carries connotations of divine remembrance and favor, making it a name of significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. It has been associated with themes of hope and renewal, particularly in the context of the prophetic messages delivered by figures named Zechariah.
The name's enduring presence in religious texts and its connection to key biblical narratives have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultures. Diminutive forms such as Zach or Zac have also emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage, though these are not the primary historical forms of the name.
Famous people named Zacariah
In this section, you will find notable people named Zacariah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zacariah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Zacariah Johnson is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Angels.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacariah was first seen in the United States in 1975.
Zacariah has ranked as high as #1369 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Zacariah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zacariah 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 Zacariah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zacariah (2013)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
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 Zacariah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |