Zackeri Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAK-er-ee /ˈzæk.ə.ri/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God remembers; English: variant of Zachary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zackeri 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 Yahweh, the name of God in the Hebrew Bible. This name was then transliterated into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and subsequently into Latin as Zacharias.
The name made its way into Old French as Zacharie before evolving into various forms in English, including Zachary and Zackeri. Historically, the name has significant roots in biblical tradition, with several notable figures bearing it.
One of the most prominent is Zechariah, a prophet in the Old Testament, who is credited with the Book of Zechariah, written in the 6th century BCE. Additionally, Zechariah is mentioned in the New Testament as the father of John the Baptist, further solidifying the name's importance in Christian contexts.
The name has appeared in 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 Zackeri and its variants have been associated with themes of remembrance and divine favor.
The name's connection to significant religious figures has contributed to its resonance in Judeo-Christian traditions. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Zack or Zach have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage.
The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its continued presence in religious texts and its symbolic association with faith and memory.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zackeri was first seen in the United States in 1989.
Zackeri has ranked as high as #16477 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zackeri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zackeri 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 Zackeri 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 Zackeri.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Zackeri
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