Zakariah Boy

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzah-KAR-ee-uh / /zəˈkɛəriə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God has remembered'; Arabic: 'to remember'

Historical & Cultural Background

Zakariah is a variant of the name Zechariah, which has biblical roots in Hebrew tradition. It is associated with several figures in the Bible, including a prophet and the father of John the Baptist. In Islamic tradition, Zakariah is recognized as a prophet and is mentioned in the Quran. The name has been used across various cultures, reflecting its religious significance.

Trend Summary

The name Zakariah has seen a steady interest in the United States, particularly among families seeking unique biblical names.

Similar Names

ZachariahZachZarek

Variants

  • Zachariah
  • Zacharia
  • Zachary

International Variants

  • Zacharias (Greek)
  • Zacharie (French)
  • Zacarías (Spanish)

Famous people named Zakariah

Zakariah Muhammad is a notable figure in Islamic scholarship.

Zakariah Al-Qudsi is known for his contributions to Arabic literature.

Fictional characters named Zakariah

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Sibling Suggestions

ZacharyZaraZaneZaraiahZarael

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zakariah was first seen in the United States in 1981. Zakariah has ranked as high as #1339 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zakariah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zakariah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19815
19878
19888
19897
199010
199115
199213
199320
199413
199515
199612
199712
199820
199916
200018
200127
200227
200322
200428
200527
200627
200723
200818
200939
201031
201118
201237
201327
201439
201528
201630
201731
201831
201934
202033
202137
202217
202323
202434