Zackeriah Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zah-keh-RYE-ah /zæ.kəˈraɪ.ə/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'the Lord has remembered'; English: variant of Zachariah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zackeriah is derived from the Hebrew name זְכַרְיָה (Zekharyah), which means "Yahweh has remembered." This name is composed of two elements: "zakar," meaning "to remember," and "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name transitioned into Greek as Ζαχαρίας (Zacharias) and later into Latin as Zacharias, before being adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English as Zachary.
The evolution of the name reflects the linguistic and cultural exchanges that occurred throughout history, particularly during the spread of Christianity and the translation of biblical texts. Historically, Zackeriah is associated with several significant biblical figures, including the father of John the Baptist, who is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament.
His story, which includes an angelic announcement of his son's birth, is a pivotal moment in Christian tradition. The name also appears in the Old Testament, where Zechariah was a prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah, dated to the 6th century BCE.
This text is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets and emphasizes themes of hope and restoration for the Jewish people after their exile. Culturally, the name Zackeriah has resonated through various religious traditions, symbolizing divine remembrance and faithfulness.
It has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in religious contexts. The name has several diminutive forms, such as Zach or Zack, which have also been used historically, although the full form Zackeriah carries a more formal and traditional weight.
The name's rich etymological roots and historical significance underscore its importance in both Jewish and Christian heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zackeriah was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Zackeriah has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zackeriah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zackeriah 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 Zackeriah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zackeriah
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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 Zackeriah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |