Zacarias Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KAH-ree-us /zəˈkɑːriəs/
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: 'the Lord has remembered'; Spanish: variant of Zacharias
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zacarias 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 was adopted into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Zacarias.
The evolution of the name reflects a common pattern of biblical names transitioning through various languages and cultures, often retaining their original meanings while adapting phonetically to fit different linguistic systems. Historically, the name Zacarias is associated with several notable figures in the Bible, including the father of John the Baptist, who appears in the Gospel of Luke.
This connection to a significant biblical narrative has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name also appears in the Old Testament, where Zechariah, a prophet, is a prominent figure, further solidifying its importance in Judeo-Christian traditions.
The translation of the Bible into various languages, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, helped disseminate the name across different regions and languages from the early centuries of the Common Era. Culturally, Zacarias carries connotations of divine remembrance and favor, which resonate with its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often reflecting a connection to religious faith and heritage. In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Zach or Zac are used, though these variations are more contemporary.
The name's historical significance and its ties to biblical narratives have ensured its place in the lexicon of names with deep religious and cultural resonance.
Famous people named Zacarias
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Zacarias Moussaoui is a convicted terrorist best known for his involvement in the September 11 attacks.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacarias was first seen in the United States in 1925.
Zacarias has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and Maryland.
In the past 5 years the name Zacarias has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zacarias 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 Zacarias was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zacarias (2024)
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 | 8 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| FL | 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 Zacarias.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 |