Zackaria Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-KAR-ee-uh //zəˈkɑːriə//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God remembers'; Arabic: 'to remember'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zackaria is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means "Yahweh has remembered." The Hebrew form, זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), is composed of two elements: "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton, the biblical name for God. This name transitioned into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias, before being adapted into Old French and eventually into English as Zachary.
The variant Zackaria reflects a more modern phonetic interpretation of the name, often used in various cultures influenced by Hebrew traditions. Historically, the name Zechariah appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the name of several figures, including a prophet and a king of Judah.
The most prominent biblical Zechariah is the author of the Book of Zechariah, a prophetic text from the 6th century BCE that addresses the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple after the Babylonian exile. The name also appears in the New Testament, where Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist, further solidifying its significance in Judeo-Christian traditions.
The name has been preserved through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Zackaria and its variants have been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor, resonating with religious and spiritual significance across different cultures.
The name has been embraced in various forms, often reflecting a connection to heritage and faith. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Zack or Zach are commonly used, highlighting a more personal or affectionate connection to the name.
Overall, Zackaria embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries and continues to evoke a sense of remembrance and spiritual significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zackaria was first seen in the United States in 1980.
Zackaria has ranked as high as #10486 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zackaria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zackaria 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 Zackaria was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Zackaria.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 17 | 17 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10 |
| 2011 | 11 | 11 |
| 2010 | 13 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 17 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 | 15 |
| 2006 | 20 | 20 |
| 2005 | 17 | 17 |
| 2004 | 13 | 13 |
| 2003 | 13 | 13 |
| 2002 | 13 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 12 | 12 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Zackaria
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