Zacharia Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzah-KAR-ee-uh / zəˈkɛəriəHebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'the Lord has remembered'; Greek: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zacharia is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which appears in the Old Testament as a prophet. The name has been used in various forms across cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. In Christianity, it is linked to the father of John the Baptist. The name has maintained popularity in various regions, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities.
Trend Summary
Zacharia has seen a steady interest in the U.S., particularly among parents seeking unique biblical names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zachary
- Zach
- Zachariah
International Variants
- Zacarías (Spanish)
- Zacharias (German)
- Zacharie (French)
Famous people named Zacharia
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Fictional characters named Zacharia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zacharia was first seen in the United States in 1971. Zacharia has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zacharia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zacharia (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 50 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 47 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 57 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |